Yearly Archives: 2022

Transitioning at Work

Produced by the HRC Foundation

This guide is intended to help transgender people to navigate aspects of their transition related to the workplace. If you are an employer who wishes to support your transgender employees, you may also consult HRC’s 

By Amy DiGiovine
Amy DiGiovine Assistant Director, Arts, Entertainment, Media, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Fashion, & Sports.
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How To Tell if an Employer Is LGBTQ+ Friendly

Article by Madeleine Burry, Fact Checked by Hilarey Gould

This article was originally posted in The Balance

Nearly 6% of people in the U.S. identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender.1 If you’re part of this percentage—or an ally …

By Amy DiGiovine
Amy DiGiovine Assistant Director, Arts, Entertainment, Media, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Fashion, & Sports.
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What It’s Like To Be A Female Engineer At This Global Robotics Company

AeroVironment is a global leader in intelligent, multi-domain robotic systems that hires talented engineers to create innovative solutions. While its talented technology speaks for itself, AeroVironment also prides itself on being an inclusive workplace where women can thrive in this …

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How to Build a Career in a New Industry

Deciding to switch career paths can feel daunting. Where do you even begin? In this piece, the author offers four concrete ways to ease the transition: 1) Start by mapping the terrain. Read …

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How to Land a Biotech Job, According to Experts

Searching for a job in the biotechnology sector can be difficult. Every company has different expectations and interview processes, and you want to make sure you will be as happy with the company you choose as they are with you.

By Mignone Center for Career Success
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8 Ways to Stand Out at a Career Fair

Standing out—in a positive way—is no easy task. When you’re piled into a packed auditorium and competing with hundreds of other job seekers for just a few minutes of a recruiter’s attention, it’s crucial to show up prepared, ready to …

By Laura Katen
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How to Create an Elevator Pitch with Examples

How to Write a Perfect Elevator Speech

“What’s an elevator pitch, and how can it help your career? An elevator pitch—also known as an elevator speech—is a quick synopsis of your background and experience. The reason it’s called an …

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Where Can You Find Help with Your Academic Job Search at Harvard?

October is prime time for submitting applications for faculty and postdoctoral positions! There are many places at Harvard that can help you as you prepare your application materials and get ready (cross-fingers!) for first-round interviews, campus visits, and job talks!

By Laura Stark
Laura Stark Associate Director: Academic Careers & Pursuing the PhD
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Turning a 14-Day Ordeal Into an Opportunity – Reginaldo Binalla, HES ALM candidate

Reginaldo Binalla (Harvard University Extension School Master of Liberal Arts (ALM), Industrial-Organizational Psychology candidate) writes about his experience being laid off from one position during the pandemic, networking internally within his company, and finding support through Harvard Office of Career …

By Mignone Center for Career Success
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Get Experience in Aerospace Through One of Four Exciting Fellowships!

Check out one of these really cool fellowships targeted towards different student populations:

The Matthew Isakowitz Fellowship is an internship, mentorship, and networking opportunity awarded to exceptional college juniors, seniors, and graduate students pursuing careers in the commercial spaceflight industry. …

By Anthony Arcieri
Anthony Arcieri Anthony Arcieri, Director of Undergraduate Career Advising and Programming, Architecture, Engineering, Environment Advising
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