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Using Careershift

What is Careershift?

Careershift is a tool to help job seekers navigate the published and hidden job market. Aggregating information from multiple sources, job seekers use Careershift to identify jobs and internships, research companies, and network with industry professionals. Please visit this page to learn more about the Careershift platform.

Careershift One is an individual membership offering that builds on the Careershift platform by combining powerful job search tools with guided curriculum and access to experienced mentors. It’s designed for job seekers who want a structured, personalized approach to landing their next role.

Who can use Careershift?

The Careershift platform simplifies job searching and allows organizations to empower their communities of students, alumni, and job seekers. Careershift is used by over 200 institutions including schools and non-profits, libraries, military organizations, staffing firms, and corporations. Please contact us to learn more about bringing Careershift to your community.

Careershift One can be used directly by individual job seekers to successfully navigate both the published and hidden job market. With Careershift One, job seekers can search, save, and organize all elements of their job search in one place; create a target list of companies based on interests and industry; and easily identify contacts and their related contact information at target companies.

Does Careershift provide information about internships?

Yes! The Careershift database includes information about full-time positions, part-time and contract employment, and internships. For internship listings, go to Jobs → Search → Advanced Search. Under Job Type, choose Internships, or search “Intern” in the keyword box.

Can I save searches and get email alerts for new job postings?

Yes, after you complete a search, select Save Search at the top of your results. You can name the search and then check “Send me alerts for this search.” We will automatically email you the jobs that meet your search criteria. You can choose to receive alerts on a daily or weekly basis.

Do you offer help with resumes and cover letters?

Careershift allows users to create and organize professional resumes and cover letters, customized for individual jobs and/or job categories. Simply go to Documents and then select Wizards.

What if I want to create multiple resumes and cover letters for different jobs?

We highly recommend customizing resumes and cover letters – Careershift makes it easy to do exactly that. You can upload your existing resumes and cover letters under Documents or use our Wizards to create new ones. Save as many resumes and cover letters as you want under My Documents. This helps make all your versions easily accessible when applying to jobs or reaching out to new contacts.

Can I communicate directly with professional contacts in Careershift?

Careershift has direct email addresses for over 150M professional contacts. Wherever an email is available, you can reach out to them directly without any need to connect or join their network first.

Is Careershift training available?

Yes! Check out our series of How-To videos on the Careershift YouTube channel. You can also sign up for a free 30-minute Careershift overview webinar. The webinar covers how to create a network of relevant industry contacts, develop a target list of companies you want to work, uncover job opportunities that aren’t publicly posted, and much more. This is also a great opportunity to ask our Careershift experts questions.

Pricing & Access

How much does it cost to offer Careershift to my community of job seekers?

As an organization wishing to support your community of students, alumni, and/or job seekers with the Careershift platform, the subscription price is dependent upon the type of organization (e.g., educational institution, non-profit workforce development organization, private business), the size of your organization, and the population of users. Please contact us to learn more.

As an individual job seeker, do I need to pay for Careershift?

If your school, career center, library, or alumni office subscribes to Careershift, you should be able to access Careershift at no cost. We recommend contacting the organization directly to confirm access and request registration instructions.

If you don’t have access through an institution, you can still get started on your own with Careershift One, our individual membership designed for job seekers.

Careershift One offers:
  • A free 48-hour trial to explore the platform
  • Ongoing access through a paid membership:
    • $49/month with annual billing
    • $199/month with month-to-month billing

The membership includes access to Careershift’s job search tools, guided curriculum, and the option to book 1-on-1 sessions with expert mentors (session credits purchased separately).

Can I try Careershift without using a credit card?

Yes, all you need to provide is basic contact information to set up an account. We do not require a credit card for the free trial – there is no automatic renewal or obligation to buy. Just 48 hours to see if Careershift One is right for you.

How do I subscribe after the free trial?

When you free trial is over, you can still log into your account and will see an Extend Membership link to sign up. We will also send you an email to remind you that your free trial is ending.

Support & Privacy

I'm new to Careershift. Is there an introductory video I can watch to get started?

Welcome! This video provides a quick overview of the Careershift platform and will help you get started in your use of the tool: https://vimeo.com/1012097163

I'm just starting to research job and career opportunities. Can you provide any tips?

Careershift maintains a blog with topics ranging from resume and job search tips to recent industry trends to being adaptable in today's dynamic employment environment. Check it out to learn more about strategies for approaching your research!

How does CareerShift protect my privacy?

CareerShift is committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. We do not sell your personal data to third parties for marketing purposes. How we use your data can be found in our privacy policy.

What are the Terms and Conditions for using CareerShift?

All registered users of CareerShift must agree to our Terms and Conditions. The full Terms and Conditions can be viewed on this page. Most notably, users of CareerShift acknowledge that CareerShift is a job search and career management tool designed to support individuals and organizations who facilitate the job search/placement process.

Is Careershift training available?

Yes! Check out our series of How-To videos on the Careershift YouTube channel. You can also sign up for a free 30-minute Careershift overview webinar. The webinar covers how to create a network of relevant industry contacts, develop a target list of companies you want to work, uncover job opportunities that aren’t publicly posted, and much more. This is also a great opportunity to ask our Careershift experts questions.

I still need help, would like to report an accessibility issue, or have additional questions. How do I contact Careershift?

Contact us here. A real person will get back to you. Promise! We really do want to help you succeed with your job search. You may also use this form to report any disability-related access issues with the Careershift platform to our company.