Stop Applying Blindly: Smarter Ways to Unlock Hidden Career Opportunities
Posted on May 6, 2026
Here’s the hard truth about today’s job market: it’s an iceberg. What you see (i.e., the roles posted on job boards) is only a small fraction of what’s actually available. These are the highly visible, highly competitive opportunities that attract hundreds (sometimes thousands) of app …
The Secret to a Faster Job Search? Organization
Posted on April 23, 2026
The difference between a slow job search and a fast one isn’t necessarily talent or connections. It isn’t luck. And it’s not even experience. It’s organization. You might already be qualified for the roles you’re targeting. You’re applying consistently. You’re networking. You’re putti …
Maximizing the use of Careershift in a proactive job search
Posted on March 15, 2026
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As we wrote in a recent post, today's job search is an active, relationship-driven process focused on building real connections and uncovering opportunities that never make it to a job board. Many of the best roles live in the hidden job market. They’re filled through referrals, conve …
How to Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Find the Job You Really Want
Posted on August 14, 2025
Portrait of young businesspeople with laptop It’s easy to stick with what you know. Applying for the same types of jobs with familiar responsibilities feels safe. After all, employers want candidates with direct experience, right? Yes, but limiting your search to roles you’ve already …
AI Isn’t Just for Techies Anymore — Here’s How to Keep Up
Posted on July 23, 2025
There was a time when artificial intelligence (AI) was the domain of software engineers and data scientists. Not anymore. Today, AI is influencing every industry and every role, from HR and education to marketing, healthcare, and finance. Even if you don’t have “technical” in your job …
Smart Strategies: Leveraging AI in Your First Job or Internship Search
Posted on April 30, 2025
Landing your first professional job or corporate internship can feel overwhelming, but AI can make the process smoother and more effective. Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT or Claude, are powerful allies for streamlining research, improving your application materials, and helping you …
Lifelong Learning Initiatives: Empowering Alumni Through Continuing Education
Posted on January 10, 2024
Learning doesn’t end with a diploma; it’s a lifelong journey that evolves with each experience and new piece of knowledge acquired. For alumni, continuing education opens doors to new opportunities, skill development, and personal growth. There are a myriad of continuing education opp …
4 Best Practices for Setting Attainable Goals in the New Year
Posted on December 20, 2021
It’s almost the new year — what will 2022 bring for you professionally and personally? Take matters into your own hands this year to set attainable goals that you can achieve in the new year! Throw out resolutions and start creating real goals to help you develop better personal and p …
College Students are More Overwhelmed Than Ever, But You Can Help
Posted on April 2, 2018
This post was updated to bring you the most current tips and information in October 2020. College health counselors are seeing a drastic rise in mental health disorders in their students. Over the course of 2019, the American College Health Association found that 87% of college studen …
These Winter Olympian Traits Will Have You Winning Gold in the Job Search Competition
Posted on January 22, 2018
Pexels Most of us are bundled up on the couch waiting for winter to leave and take its snow with it. Meanwhile, the winter Olympians are preparing to show off their best skills on the ice and slopes. The games have brought triumph and heartache to every athlete involved, but nothing h …