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Tech Job Seekers Without AI Skills Face a New Reality: Lower Salaries and Fewer Roles

Published on March 18, 2024

“The IT job market in the U.S. is expected to shrink by another 20,000 to 30,000 jobs in 2024, while AI accelerates automation of some tech jobs.”

“The rise of artificial intelligence is affecting job seekers in tech who, accustomed …

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3 Ways to Use Twitter to Explore Careers and Job Options

Published on March 16, 2024

Now that I have been sucked into Twitter, I am surprised to discover some valuable ways it can be used for career exploration. I admit to being skeptical in the past, but I am starting to change my mind.
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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Resource Spotlight: StrengthsProfile

Published on March 8, 2024

As a student at Harvard, you have access to StrengthsProfile, a 20-minute online data and research backed self-assessment tool from Cappfinity. According to Cappfinity, “a strength is something we perform well at, is energizing and we do often – in summary, …

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Katie Fell Advisor, Harvard College Still Deciding, Exploring, & Self-Assessment
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Skill Building Courses

Negotiating Your Salary with Valerie Sutton

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In this course, instructor Valerie Sutton, former Director at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Career Services Office, shares smart…
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Making Recruiters Come to You

In the modern gig economy, view yourself as a “business of one” and strategically market your unique value to potential…
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Get Ready for Your Coding Interview

Taught by YK Sugi
If you’ve nabbed an interview for a software development position, it’s likely that you’ll have to face a common hurdle—the…
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Job Interviewing for Leaders and Managers

Learn effective interview preparation strategies for leadership roles, focusing on researching, answering common questions with impactful stories, and making a…
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How to Succeed in a Case Study Interview

Learn the essentials of navigating case study interviews, including preparation strategies, key elements evaluators look for, and tips for presenting…
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Finding a Job on LinkedIn

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Harness the power of LinkedIn to find and land a job. LinkedIn is the world’s #1 professional network—not just for…
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Making a Career Change

Taught by Stacey Gordon
Unhappy with your current job? Thinking about changing roles or industries? Learn how to make a career change that leads…
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Intro to Machine Learning

Taught by Dan Becker
Learn the core ideas in machine learning, and build your first models.
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Learn Intro to SQL

Taught by Rachael Tatman & Alexis Cook
Learn SQL for working with databases, using Google BigQuery.
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Critical Roles Consultants Play (and the Skills You Need to Fill Them)

Taught by Bob McGannon
New consultants are often surprised by how agile they need to be to fulfill client expectations. The role you play…
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Gaining Job Experience through an Internship

Taught by Kevin Bowersox
Do you work in software development, but don’t know quite how to develop your own career? Whether you’re just starting…
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3 Tips to Maximize a Summer Internship

Taught by Elise Gelwicks
Internships are the best way to set yourself up for the top jobs in your field. Being an intern can…
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Get Unstuck from a Thinking Rut

Taught by Big Think
Find out how to handle critique, use productivity styles to your advantage, energize your brain, and break away from habitual…
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Learning to Teach Online

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
Technology has changed the nature of education—and the jobs of educators. Online instruction requires different methods to help students learn.…
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Nonprofit Management Foundations

Taught by Leslie Crutchfield
Thinking about leading a nonprofit organization? Internationally renowned author Leslie Crutchfield provides a primer on nonprofit management and leadership. She…
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Leading in Government

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Many people feel that leading in government is a puzzle. While it certainly has its challenges, serving the public can…
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Technology and Data Careers in Government

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Today, some of the most exciting, meaningful, impactful, and in-demand IT careers are in helping to make cities work well.…
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Architectural Design Process

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What is the role of an architect in the creation of a building? And what are the regulation factors governing…
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Architectural Practice Foundations

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Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an architect, or what it’s like to run your own firm?…
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Instructional Designer

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Instructional design (ID) models are frameworks that help you create quality training. In this course, instructional design expert Dr. Joe…
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