What to do if you want a job that is unrelated to your major

The countdown to graduation brings with it a variety of feelings. Excitement. Pride. Relief. But if your career aspirations don’t align with your chosen major, you might also be grappling with a hefty dose of uncertainty or even fear.

Graduating …

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The Mainstream Media Is Failing Trans People. These Journalists Are Fighting Back.

This article was originally published in the Nation. Please see exerpt below and full link to article.”A small but influential group of trans journalists are covering trans issues in a way that too many leading outlets refuse to do.”

https://www.thenation.com/article/society/trans-journalists-independent-reporting/

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This Is Where New Ph.D.s Find Jobs

“Where do new doctoral-degree holders choose to work? A growing number of them are finding work in industry, according to federal data.

Of the 21,450 Ph.D. recipients in 2022 who said they had accepted jobs in the United States, 48.1 …

By Laura Stark
Laura Stark Associate Director: Academic Careers & Pursuing the PhD
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The Power of Informational Interviews: How to Use Them to Your Advantage

If you’ve been searching for a job for a while, you might wonder how to get noticed.

According to executive coaches Jody Michaels Associates, only one in every 200 resumes you send out results in a job offer. The way …

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Resource Spotlight: MCS Firsthand Advisors

About 80% of all jobs are never posted. This hidden job market means it is even more important to build your professional network. As members of the Harvard community, you have already started building your network, with classmates, teammates, professors, …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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Learn the FORD Method and You’ll Never Struggle to Make Small Talk Again

Use this foolproof system to keep a lively conversation going with just about anyone.

“Starting a conversation doesn’t have to be intimidating. The problem for many of us when it comes to talking to strangers is thinking up questions to  …

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How to get more out of your job search as a first-generation college graduate

Being a first-generation college graduate is an incredible accomplishment that is nothing short of life-changing. For some first-gen college grads, their circumstances might be that their parents immigrated from other countries and weren’t able to get a degree. For others, …

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Top 10 glamorous education jobs for students, recent grads, and others early in their careers

The field of education, often perceived as traditional and understated, holds a variety of roles that sparkle with a unique glamour, particularly for students, recent graduates, and those early in their career paths. These positions offer a blend of intellectual …

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15 Jobs for Psychology Majors (That Aren’t All in Psychology)

Psychologist is, of course, one of the great jobs for psychology majors. But not everyone who studies the mysteries of the human mind wants to work with clients or be in a counseling or therapy career.

So, what kinds of …

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How to ace a cold email, according to hiring experts: ‘Change your mindset to a warm email’

“For college students and young professionals looking to get their foot in the door of their target industry, a cold email is often the first step. It’s a task that is often daunting, though — particularly for those without previous work experience. 

A cold …

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