Resource Spotlight: Job Accommodation Network (JAN)

The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert, and confidential guidance on job accommodations and disability employment issues. Serving customers across the United States and around the world for more than 35 years, JAN provides free …

By Katie Fell
Katie Fell Assistant Director, Harvard College Still Deciding, Exploring, & Self-Assessment
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Positioning your HES academic journey to support your career: Five steps to success

Harvard Extension School students are adult learners, often working professionals, who sign up for classes for a wide range of reasons- from looking to build on existing skill sets and knowledge areas to enhancing career prospects in their current role …

By Amanda Peters
Amanda Peters Director, Harvard Extension School Career Advising & Programming
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Ashley Wong, Computer Science

Where are you located now?
From Sydney, Australia but will be working in New York City!

What are you doing?
Chief of Staff at a Series A startup!

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated?

By Mignone Center for Career Success
Mignone Center for Career Success
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Heidi Lai, English and History & Literature

Where are you located now?
Los Angeles, CA

What are you doing?
I’m working at OnPrem Solution Partners, a technology consulting company within entertainment and media.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated?
Be open …

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Sammantha Garcia, Sociology

Where are you located now?
New York City

What are you doing?
I will be working in the Human Resources department at Bloomberg L.P.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated?
Life is short. Make …

By Mignone Center for Career Success
Mignone Center for Career Success
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Guide to Working at Pfizer

When you think of Pfizer, you probably think of one of a few blockbuster drugs the company has helped develop. And because pharmaceuticals is the company’s core focus, many people working at Pfizer are, of course, scientists. However, taking a …

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Should I Put My Pronouns on My Resume?

by Amber Rorris-Crow, originally published at The Muse

While we now use online job boards and Zoom meetings in place of classified ads and formal handshakes, one thing remains the same: A good resume can speak volumes about you, before …

By Katie Fell
Katie Fell Assistant Director, Harvard College Still Deciding, Exploring, & Self-Assessment
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Timary Sessions, Sociology

Where are you located now?
I will be working in Cincinnati, Ohio, but I’m originally from Utah

What are you doing?
I will be working as a Brand Manager for new beauty brands at Procter & Gamble (P&G).

What advice …

By Mignone Center for Career Success
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Rebecca Xi, Applied Math & Economics

Where are you located now?
New York, NY

What are you doing?
Traveling and writing for a year before working as an associate consultant for Bain & Company.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated?

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Mignone Center for Career Success
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Michael Zhu, Government

Where are you located now?
Cambridge, United Kingdom

What are you doing?
I am getting my Master’s in Politics and International Studies at the University of Cambridge and will be supported by the Harvard-UK Paul Williams Fellowship.

What advice do …

By Mignone Center for Career Success
Mignone Center for Career Success
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