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Is The “Elevator Pitch” Out?

For those job searching, the product is you; the concept is your background and skills; and what you’re looking for next. And you need to…

Oct 28, 2021

Is The “Elevator Pitch” Out?

Oct 28, 2021

Advocate Today for Better Pay

International Women’s Day is here and its theme is “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.” Here at The Swing Shift, we believe…

Mar 8, 2022

Mar 8, 2022

The Value of Weak Ties When Networking

In our third, final post of this Networking Series, we elaborate on the importance of extended community, and how to turn making those…

Jan 18, 2022

The Value of Weak Ties When Networking

Jan 18, 2022

Simple Steps to Jump Start Your Holiday Networking

As holiday celebrations and events begin, we want to remind you what fantastic ways these activities can be building your network. Whether…

Dec 16, 2021

Simple Steps to Jump Start Your Holiday Networking

Dec 16, 2021

Strategic Networking After a Career Pause

Utilizing your connections is key when on the job hunt; the data proves it. It’s widely reported that nearly 85% of jobs are filled via…

Nov 30, 2021

Strategic Networking After a Career Pause

Nov 30, 2021

Why “The Great Resignation” Benefits Career Breaks

“The Great Resignation” is here in full force. The term, coined by Anthony Klotz, is a phenomenon when there’s a massive, voluntary exodus…

Sep 23, 2021

Sep 23, 2021

The Power of Networking, Adriane Musuneggi Sr. Director & Britt Provost, Executive VP @ Accolade

When you’re lucky enough to hear from two master networkers, take lots of notes! At a recent #HangoutHabits, Adriane Musuneggi, Senior…

Feb 17, 2021

Feb 17, 2021

Laura Gets Her Mojo Back After 18 Year Career Break

Laura Hoffman started her career as a successful quality assurance (QA) engineer and program manager in roles at Microsoft, Adobe and…

Feb 17, 2021

Laura Gets Her Mojo Back After 18 Year Career Break

Feb 17, 2021

Taking the Scenic Route: Sara Sievers Hodge’s Path to Work

Sara Sievers Hodge’s flourishing career as a CPA at Ernst & Young took a back seat as her family grew, and then relocated from the Bay…

Mar 27, 2020

Taking the Scenic Route: Sara Sievers Hodge’s Path to Work

Mar 27, 2020

When You Can’t Go Live, Go Online: Work Your Network

The coronavirus isn’t just wreaking havoc on public health. Events — everything from SXSW to workshops like our Resume and LinkedIn…

Mar 12, 2020

Mar 12, 2020

Returning to Work & Shifting Gears After the Trip of a Lifetime.

Colleen took the trip of a lifetime, traveling the world with her family for a year. Once back in the Puget Sound, she started looking for…

Feb 26, 2020

Returning to Work & Shifting Gears After the Trip of a Lifetime.

Feb 26, 2020

Meet Kirsten Mullins, Project Manager for the Expansion Team, at The Riveter.

ready to go when the doors open. In addition to its 3 Puget Sound locations, The Riveter has 3 outposts in Los Angeles, a newly opened…

Feb 26, 2020

Meet Kirsten Mullins, Project Manager for the Expansion Team, at The Riveter.

Feb 26, 2020

How Eileen Returned to Her Career After Her Son’s Unexpected Medical Diagnosis

Eileen had a successful career in education and training, with stints across the U.S., South Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Her…

Feb 26, 2020

How Eileen Returned to Her Career After Her Son’s Unexpected Medical Diagnosis

Feb 26, 2020

Starting Over While Grieving, a Q&A with Sam & how she’s navigating her career journey in a new…

Samantha advertising career brought her from England all the way to New York. From small boutique agencies to industry giants, national…

Feb 26, 2020

Starting Over While Grieving, a Q&A with Sam & how she’s navigating her career journey in a new…

Feb 26, 2020

How Michelle’s Customer Focus Catapulted Her Next Career Move

Michelle Cartmel’s career spans roles, industries and customer segments. As an integrated marketer for People Magazine in NYC, she saw the…

Feb 26, 2020

How Michelle’s Customer Focus Catapulted Her Next Career Move

Feb 26, 2020

Trust the Process: How Milissa Navigated the Job Search Process & Launched Her Next Career

Milissa Hayes enjoyed a successful and varied career in retail, technology and private consulting, including stints in web development…

Feb 26, 2020

Trust the Process: How Milissa Navigated the Job Search Process & Launched Her Next Career

Feb 26, 2020

Unexpected Life Changes Lead to Career Changes: How Kris Evans Bien Got Back to Paid Work

Kris Evans Bien’s career spanned hundreds of television productions at ABC, NBC, Fox, Microsoft Interactive Television; working with…

Feb 26, 2020

Unexpected Life Changes Lead to Career Changes: How Kris Evans Bien Got Back to Paid Work

Feb 26, 2020

What To Do While Waiting…

Many women put all aspects of their return job search steps on hold. They feel that they need to wait until the next season…

Feb 24, 2020

What To Do While Waiting…

Feb 24, 2020

The Swing Shift

The Swing Shift

The Swing Shift is the destination for women in career transition; who want to return to work or shift careers. www.theswingshift.co @theswingshiftco

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