How to Build a Career in a New Industry

by Dorie Clark

September 07, 2022, https://hbr.org/2022/09/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.

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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 & Applying for PhD Programs
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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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Top 5 Data Science Career Paths

Today, companies across numerous industries employ and rely on data scientists to grow their businesses. In general, data scientists are responsible for collecting and analyzing raw data, using data to gain insights into business processes to help achieve various goals. …

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6 Ways Joining an Affinity Group Can Boost Your Career

Advancing your career has a few established tactics, including networking, skills building, and finding mentors. Now there’s another tactic: joining affinity groups.

Affinity groups are groups employees with a shared background or experience. For instance, an affinity group may be …

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Your Guide to Virtual Career Fairs—So You Can Impress From Afar

Have you ever seen that episode of The Office where the Dunder Mifflin crew heads to a local job fair? Just like in any other episode of the show, everything that can go wrong does. The worst part is when …

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A list of fashion industry jobs you didn’t know existed (and how to get them)

Article by HELENA BAMMANT

Link to original article: https://fashionjournal.com.au/fashion/translating-job-titles-in-fashion-industry/

Everything you need to know to grow a career in fashion.

Do you ever find yourself coming across job titles with no idea what they are? Or find yourself stalking people …

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