Designing a New Path: A Historian’s Leap from Academia to Innovation

In summer 2024, the Mignone Center for Career Success, with support from Harvard Griffin GSAS Leadership, partnered with Michael Tworek, PhD ’14 (Founder, Polis Education) and Erica Machulak, PhD (Founder, Hikma Strategies) to offer a new and innovative program rooted …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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Plans B, C and D: Alternatives to Summer Internships

Haven’t secured a summer internship yet? Don’t worry– there is still time to plan for a summer that allows you to explore your interests and expand your skills! Below are some options beyond the traditional internship experience to consider:

Complete …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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Real Life Stories: Beyond Academia  

Key Takeaways from Harvard Griffin GSAS Alumni Panel 

By Caroline Rende  

What does it really take to launch a career outside academia? At a recent panel I hosted, several PhD-trained professionals shared unfiltered insights about their journeys, struggles, …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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Unlock Your Potential with Out for Undergrad: Opportunities Await in Engineering, Life Sciences, and Digital

Out for Undergrad (O4U) invites Harvard undergrads to join them for three upcoming events full of opportunities to network within the dynamic communities of tech, engineering, and life sciences industries. For over 20 years, O4U has empowered high-achieving LGBTQ2+ undergraduate …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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2027 Fashion Scholarship Fund Case Study Competition: Now Available!

Fashion Scholarship Fund Case Study Competition: Win up to $25,000    

DEADLINE: Oct. 12, 2026 Interested in fashion? Win up to a $25,000 scholarship, along with opportunities for internships and mentorship within the industry.    

From the Fund:

By Amy DiGiovine
Amy DiGiovine Assistant Director, Arts, Entertainment, Media, Pre-Law (First Years, Sophomores, Juniors), Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Fashion, & Sports
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Leveraging Your PhD: Why Employers Value Your Skills (2025)

Takeaways from a panel presentation by Harvard Griffin GSAS alumni working outside academia.

Guest blog post by Rachel Rosenman (Harvard Griffin GSAS PhD Candidate in Music).

As our graduate career advisors at the Harvard FAS Mignone Center for Career Success …

By Gregg Rosenblum
Gregg Rosenblum Assistant Director, IT and Content Resources
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The PhD Balancing Act: Research, Networking, and Career Development

By Heer Joisher PhD Candidate | Cepko Lab, Harvard Medical School

Co-President | Nucleate | LinkedIn

Pursuing a PhD in STEM is a deeply personal and unique journey, with no two experiences unfolding the same way. While long hours in the …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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Breaking into Biotech & Pharma: Key Takeaways from Harvard Alumni Panel

Last week, we gathered for a Biotech and Pharma Alumni Career Pathways Panel, where industry professionals shared insights on navigating careers in this dynamic field. Whether you missed it or just need a refresher, here are the major takeaways and …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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The Art of Professional Thank-You Notes

Katie Homar offers tips for composing thoughtful thank-you notes.

“Taking time to share your gratitude is an important career skill and essential to effective leadership. As Rhonda Sutton noted earlier this year in ‘Carpe Careers,’ expressing gratitude is also key …

By Laura Stark
Laura Stark Associate Director: Academic Careers & Pursuing the PhD
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Succeeding at Career Fairs

Career fairs can be a good way for those looking for a job, to meet a number of prospective employers at one place. Singapore has been having such events pretty regularly recently and those looking for a job should certainly …

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