Playbook offers the CareerShift platform, a job search and networking tool that connects students and alumni with over 220 million professional contacts, facilitating access to unpublished job opportunities. The platform addresses the challenge of unemployment and underemployment among recent graduates by providing tailored career services, coaching, and direct recruiter access.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Recent graduates often face unemployment or underemployment, while recruiters struggle to find qualified entry-level talent. This disconnect stems from limited access to job opportunities and networking resources tailored for students and alumni.
Solution
Student Playbook's CareerShift platform addresses this challenge by providing a comprehensive job search and networking tool that connects students and alumni with potential employers. The platform aggregates over 220 million professional contacts, facilitating access to both published and "unpublished" job opportunities. CareerShift offers tailored career services, coaching, and upskilling resources to help job seekers prepare for and navigate the job market. By bridging the gap between graduates and employers, Student Playbook aims to improve career outcomes and foster lifelong engagement.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes university career centers and alumni associations, recent graduates and young professionals, and recruiters and employers seeking qualified candidates.
Features
- Access to over 220 million professional contacts for proactive networking.
- A centralized platform for job searching, networking, and career management.
- Personalized career coaching and upskilling resources.
- Direct connections with recruiters actively seeking entry-level talent.
- Guided content for job exploration, preparation, and planning.