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CareerShift As a division of Student Playbook, we offer a comprehensive job hunting and career management solution to bridge the gap between graduation and employment.

Recognizing that who you know is critical and many job seekers have limited networks, Careershift’s mission is to simplify the job search process, level the job playing field, and provide equitable access to job opportunities. CareerShift works with colleges, libraries, corporations, and military organizations to put job seekers in control of their careers and job search. Our goal is to strengthen campus-wide connections with employers and simplify the pathways for lifelong career readiness. We are proud to have been recognized by eCollegeFinder's Best Career Advice Blogs of 2015 and as a winner of the prestigious Career Innovator Award. When you're ready to shift your career search into the fast lane, look no further than CareerShift.

Insight from a recent Cengage report: "Experience emerged as a key differentiator for graduates who successfully landed ...
10/12/2026

Insight from a recent Cengage report: "Experience emerged as a key differentiator for graduates who successfully landed entry-level roles. Among employed graduates who held an internship, 81% say the opportunity helped them secure their jobs, and more than half (52%) say it helped a lot. When asked to identify the single biggest contributor to securing employment, graduates ranked internships or prior work experience first (24%), ahead of a college degree (14%)."

77% of graduates believe employers expect more experience than an entry-level candidate should reasonably have  53% chose not to apply to entry-level jobs in their field because they felt underqualified, up from 48% in 2025  91% of all recent grads have felt at least some pressure to

A new report on trends in the skilled trades has insightful information on what occupations are most in-demand / feeling...
10/06/2026

A new report on trends in the skilled trades has insightful information on what occupations are most in-demand / feeling the most pressure at a state level:

On routing young people into the skilled trades, as it stands fine words are not matched by actions. A new national survey from the Ad Council Research Institute (ACRI) tells the story: parents are proud of the trades, counselors call them credible, teens respect the work. Then nearly everyone steer...

If you enjoy writing, connecting with different audiences, learning about new subjects, and turning complicated informat...
10/01/2026

If you enjoy writing, connecting with different audiences, learning about new subjects, and turning complicated information into clear and compelling messages, Communications might be a career path worth exploring.

If you enjoy writing, connecting with different audiences, and turning complicated information into compelling messages, Communications might be a career path worth exploring.

LinkedIn's latest employment trends in 20 of the largest U.S. metro areas is now available: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chi...
09/22/2026

LinkedIn's latest employment trends in 20 of the largest U.S. metro areas is now available: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland-Akron, Dallas-Ft. Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami-Ft. Lauderdale, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Nashville, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C.

With over 252 million LinkedIn members in the United States, we have unique insight into the real-time dynamics of Americans starting new jobs and moving to new cities. This month’s LinkedIn Workforce Report looks at our latest national data on hiring and migration trends through August 2026. Whet...

If you like making things easier, smarter, and more organized for the people around you, Operations might be a career pa...
09/09/2026

If you like making things easier, smarter, and more organized for the people around you, Operations might be a career path you didn’t know you were looking for.

If you like making things easier, smarter, and more organized for the people around you, Operations might be a career path you didn’t know you were looking for.

To kick off National Workforce Development Month, we felt a highlight from a recent NAWDP blog post was appropriate:  "C...
09/01/2026

To kick off National Workforce Development Month, we felt a highlight from a recent NAWDP blog post was appropriate: "Career guidance may begin with information, but true vocation begins and continues when a person feels seen — and when that person is invited to be formed over time within a healthy community, alongside mentors who choose to invest in the next generation."

Career development is most effective when it moves beyond job titles and wages to help individuals discover their purpose, develop their potential, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.

SkillUp is an excellent resource for job seekers, and this recent post on the importance of purpose to long-term career ...
08/21/2026

SkillUp is an excellent resource for job seekers, and this recent post on the importance of purpose to long-term career success is insightful.

Explore how SkillUp is transforming research on purpose into practical career navigation infrastructure, helping STARs turn their values into actionable…

"Work is changing faster than ever, and the people who succeed are not simply those who pick the right first job – they ...
08/12/2026

"Work is changing faster than ever, and the people who succeed are not simply those who pick the right first job – they are the people who understand how to navigate a lifetime of work"

Multi-year study released by The DeBruce Foundation highlights the importance of career literacy and resources to close opportunity gaps

Whether you're beginning your college journey, exploring a career change, or thinking about developing new skills for yo...
08/07/2026

Whether you're beginning your college journey, exploring a career change, or thinking about developing new skills for your next opportunity, one question inevitably comes up: What skills do employers actually value?

The Skills-First Workforce Initiative provides detailed, research-based skill profiles for 30 occupations that are central to America's workforce.

Most job seekers believe the path to success is simple: apply to more jobs.  In this post, we explore three creative str...
07/15/2026

Most job seekers believe the path to success is simple: apply to more jobs. In this post, we explore three creative strategies that can help you stand out, build meaningful connections, and uncover opportunities that others never see.

This post explores three creative strategies that can help you stand out, build meaningful connections, and uncover opportunities that others never see.

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