Cover letters have always been a challenge for most of us. AI tools can make writing one easier, but here’s the catch: Hiring managers can spot a ChatGPT cover letter a mile away and they’re often unimpressed. If it feels …
Raquel Y. Salinas offers advice for graduate students and research mentors on how to have better conversations about career planning.
“As a trained scientist, I had a fantastic research mentor. We talked about my research project, which experiments to prioritize …
Recently, Matthew Andrews ’25, MCS PAF for Business & Entrepreneurship, had the opportunity to conduct a series of interviews with Harvard entrepreneurs. Sitting down with Matthew in the C-House (the Harvard Hacker House), Lucas Chu, AB ’25 discussed his entrepreneurial path, …
The market for AI jobs is expanding rapidly, with various sources projecting significant growth in 2025. A report by Gartner predicts that the AI software market will reach $134.8 billion by 2025, growing at a rate of 31.1%—and surpassing the …
You’ve landed your first job offer—congrats! Now comes the next challenge: how to negotiate salary as an entry-level candidate. It might seem like salary negotiation is out of reach, and that you should simply accept what’s offered. But the …
While it’s helpful to build relationships and connect with people any time of year, January is an excellent opportunity to expand your network since you are on break! First, it’s important to keep in mind your goal(s) for this activity. …
Rhonda Sutton offers advice to graduate students on recognizing their skill sets
“Graduate students often become immersed in a specialized way of thinking. A focus on honing expertise within a particular discipline is a fundamental aspect of graduate education, enabling …
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Recently, Matthew Andrews ’25, MCS PAF for Business & Entrepreneurship, had the opportunity to conduct a series of interviews with Harvard entrepreneurs. Below is what he learned from Arhan Chhabra, founder of Rove.
Arhan Chhabra, originally class of ‘26, is …
