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Beyond Big Tech: Where Can I Find Summer Opportunities in Tech? (2024 Edition)

Interested in working in the tech industry, but worried about the layoffs in the news? While the tech economy appears to be in a state of flux, there are still many organizations who are eager to hire Harvard talent! It …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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The Power of Informational Interviews: How to Use Them to Your Advantage

If you’ve been searching for a job for a while, you might wonder how to get noticed.

According to executive coaches Jody Michaels Associates, only one in every 200 resumes you send out results in a job offer. The way …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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The Perfect Resume Guide From Expert Recruiters

As job-hunting experts, we’ve heard every kind of resume advice you can imagine. We’ve partnered with companies in various industries looking to find candidates for thousands of roles and through this work, we’ve identified the golden standard for resume writing.

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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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