Nonprofit Speak 101 | Learn the Lingo

If you’ve worked in social impact for a while, you’re probably familiar with the terminology used by nonprofit professionals to describe the ins and outs of operating in a mission-driven environment. But if you’re new to the sector, or making …

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How to Find the Best Workplaces for Women

What does empowerment look like? That depends.

The best workplaces for women are ones that empower—but what exactly does that look like?

As a woman, support from employers can come in various forms, and in the era of the #MeToo …

By Mignone Center for Career Success
Mignone Center for Career Success
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The Free LinkedIn Tool That’ll Make it So Much Easier to Connect With Awesome People

How many times have you heard the saying, “It’s not what you know but who you know?” Hundreds, right?

Whether or not that’s your go-to philosophy, tapping your network can help you land a job. (It’s a fact.)

But building …

By Nathan Tanner
Nathan Tanner
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In Case You Missed It… The View from the Search Committee’s Top 10 Takeaways

The FAS Office of Career Services was delighted to host a panel on October 25, 2022, in which faculty revealed valuable insights into navigating the academic job search based on their experiences serving on search committees. With an introduction by …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Interim Associate Director, Graduate Career Services
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Career Resources for Womxn

The good news is that many employers are actively seeking diverse talent, but we know it can be hard to identify these employers and resources. Please review the OCS curated list below for career resources including: job boards, funding sources, …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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Interviewing While Non-Binary | Tips for Job Hunting with Confidence

For a growing number of individuals publicly identifying as non-binary, the job search and application process can be filled with a lot of unknowns. In addition to preparing for interview questions and wondering if you’ll connect with the hiring manager, …

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Women Who Code CEO Alaina Percival on How to Achieve Gender Parity in Tech

While there are plenty of programs designed to encourage more women to join the tech industry, companies aren’t investing in retaining the women who are already in the workforce, says Alaina Percival, CEO of Women Who Code. Hence why the …

By Springboard
Bridging the world's skills gap through affordable, high-quality, online education.
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5 Takeaways for Students Considering a Career in Education

The journalist Sydney Harris once said that “the whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” This sentiment was evident at the Education Career Pathways Panel hosted by the Office of Career Services and the Educational Secondary Department …

By Jadyn Matthews
Jadyn Matthews
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7 Ways to Maximize Your LinkedIn Profile [Infographic]

LinkedIn is a valuable networking tool for building new connections and nurturing relationships with established contacts. But having a successful presence on the site requires more than a bare-bones profile. Standing out from the networking crowd is all about engagement—regularly updating …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Vault-Firsthand’s 100 Best Internships of 2023!

We’re thrilled today to release our 2023 Internship Rankings! The Vault-Firsthand highlight the top programs in more than 30 categories. Vault-Firsthand’s rankings include the Most Prestigious InternshipsBest Overall InternshipsBest Internships by IndustryBest Internships by …

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