Planning to attend an upcoming career fair and not sure what to expect? Have you been to fairs before but need tips on making the most of them? Come to this interactive workshop and get practical tips and advice on how to make the most of your time at career fairs and employer events! PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND.

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There are many ways Harvard can help you land a job. Learn about strategies for a successful job search, including identifying jobs and organizations that are the best fit for you, connecting with employers and alumni, and about all the resources available to help you explore and apply for jobs outside academia. PLEASE REGISTER TO ATTEND.

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Looking for an opportunity to grow your Harvard network? Global Networking Night (GNN) brings local Harvard communities together for an exciting night of conversation and connections. Drawing alumni from every industry, class, and School, GNN brings together thousands of alumni in over 100 cities around the world. Check the GNN Directory for a list of events in your city, and to register. Read more about Global Networking Night [HAA Event]

Not sure how to change your CV to a resume? Are you unsure of the difference between the two?  Market yourself and gain an edge in today’s job and internship market by learning how to write an effective resume and cover letter.  Learn step-by-step how to make your resume and cover letter have lasting impact and help you land that interview. PLEASE REGISTER TO... Read more about GSAS: Resume and Cover Letter Essentials (Webinar)

This annual event, hosted by the Graduate Career Consortium and CareerEco, is open to PhD and Master's students, postdocs, and Alumni. Join in real-time via live chat sessions and meet top-notch employers seeking candidates with advanced degrees. See more information, including a list of employers, and register. Read more about Graduate Career Consortium PhD & Master's Virtual Career Expo

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"Our mission is to enable the next generation of bio-entrepreneurs to begin building their life sciences ventures. In collaboration with Harvard OTD, HMS iHUB, and the Harvard Business School, Activate connects students of complimentary skillsets and provides teams with hands-on mentorship from world-class life sciences VCs and biotech operators in Boston."

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While more and more graduate students are considering a job in consulting after earning their advanced degrees, few people work as a consultant for their entire career. Rather, the job is typically used as a stepping stone to a wide variety of other exciting career opportunities. 

Interested in learning where a job in consulting can ultimately lead you?

The Harvard GSAS Consulting Club (HGCC) is organizing a Life After Consulting Panel on Thursday, December 5th from 6:00-8:00pm in Northwest B103 (Cambridge). We are... Read more about Life After Consulting Panel [Harvard GSAS Consulting Club Event]

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Leaving academia for the private sector can be confusing and frustrating for many PhDs. How should you prepare differently for a private sector job? How might employers perceive your PhD? More importantly, how can use your superb education as an advantage in the search process?

Dr. Angela Murphy turned an English PhD into a successful career at a leading financial technology company. In this webinar, Angela will de-mystify the job search process by sharing her own experiences and insights on private sector employers, including how to best prepare and leverage your skills to find... Read more about GSAS: De-Mystifying the Private Sector: Tips on How to Thrive Outside the Academy (Webinar) [Versatile PhD Event]

From the Activate Program:

"Interested in building a life sciences startup? Apply to the Activate Life Sciences Entrepreneurship program! Activate is a life sciences entrepreneurship program that enable the next generation of bio-entrepreneurs to launch successful life sciences companies. The program fosters collaboration among students of complimentary skillsets and provides teams with hands-on mentorship from world-class life sciences VCs and operators in Boston.

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Join us for this special opportunity to hear about the career transition experiences of GSAS alumni working in a variety of jobs outside academe. Alumni will discuss their own career decision making, how they adapted to jobs outside academia, and how the skills and knowledge they developed during their graduate programs influenced their success. Following the panel, speak with alumni and Harvard affiliates about their specific jobs and career paths. ...

Read more about GSAS: Leveraging Your PhD: Why Employers Value Your Skills