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Meet The Trailblazing Women Behind The Shift Team

Here at Shift, we’re committed to empowering the women in our team through opportunities in leadership and professional development. As disruptors in an industry that is predominantly full of men, we are committed to building a team where everyone can feel welcomed, connected, and engaged as equal partners.

In honor of International Women’s Day and the hashtag #PressForProgress, we asked some of the trailblazing women in our team to share their thoughts and insights about women in the workplace, and how their work impacts the lives of our customers and in shaping our company culture. Read on and get inspired!

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#IHeartShift: 5 Things People Love About Shift

When it comes to finding your perfect car, we at Shift love playing Cupid! During Valentine’s Day, we featured some of our very own happy customers who met their dream cars on our Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. In case you missed it, we rounded them all up for you here in one post.

Curious about what it’s like to buy or sell a car with us? Just read on and get the scoop straight from the folks who went through the easy-peasy experience!

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SHIFT-ing Perspectives: What I Learned From My First Startup Internship

By: Emily Nguyen

Should I intern at a startup or a large company? With so many companies to choose from, picking a place to intern at is a difficult decision. It may be tempting to choose a large tech company, because of its well-known brand and perks. I used to be hesitant about startups too. In the past, I’ve interned at some of the big tech giants…and it was a great experience. However, for my next internship, I wanted the opportunity to work at a small startup where I would be able to build software from scratch, learn how a company operates early on, and make a significant impact.

I ended up interning at Shift, with their Buyer Experience team. What attracted me to this startup was the people, mentorship opportunities, interesting engineering challenges, and the chance to make a huge impact at a high-momentum startup. In the 12 weeks of my time at Shift, I’ve learned more than I have in all my past internships.

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