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Use this script to stand out to a recruiter, says career expert who’s advised thousands

“It’s a good idea to go into a career fair or networking event with a solid strategy, says Christine Cruzvergara, Handshake’s chief education strategy officer. Given that everyone in the room will be putting their best foot forward, Cruzvergara says …

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Transitioning to a Computer Science career – Marceia Egler, Harvard Extension School ALB candidate

This guest blog post was written in August 2022 by Marceia Egler, Software Engineer at 4C Strategies. Marceia was promoted to Software Engineer 2 in 2024. Learn more about Navigating a Successful Career Change

In the Fall of 2015, I …

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6 Mock Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

Looking to ace your next interview? Try a mock interview.These practice sessions simulate real interviews, so you can get familiar with common questions while boosting your confidence and performance.

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Skill Building Courses

Negotiating Your Salary with Valerie Sutton

Taught by Valerie Sutton
In this course, instructor Valerie Sutton, former Director at the Harvard Graduate School of Education Career Services Office, shares smart…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Intro to Machine Learning

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

Learn Intro to SQL

Taught by Rachael Tatman & Alexis Cook
Learn SQL for working with databases, using Google BigQuery.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Leading in Government

Taught by Adelle Dantzler
Many people feel that leading in government is a puzzle. While it certainly has its challenges, serving the public can…

Technology and Data Careers in Government

Taught by Jonathan Reichental
Today, some of the most exciting, meaningful, impactful, and in-demand IT careers are in helping to make cities work well.…

Architectural Design Process

Taught by Branka Knezevic
What is the role of an architect in the creation of a building? And what are the regulation factors governing…

Architectural Practice Foundations

Taught by Branka Knezevic
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be an architect, or what it’s like to run your own firm?…

Instructional Designer

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