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How do I decide what kind of a job to look for?

Published on June 7, 2022

Many job seekers, especially those who are more toward the beginning than end of their careers, struggle to decide what kind of a job they want to do. For those, we recommend pulling out a legal pad and dividing it …

By Steven Rothberg - College Recruiter
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Payton Jones, Psychology

Published on May 20, 2022

What are your post-graduation plans?
Pluralsight

What is your anticipated job title or function?
Senior Data Scientist

What advice do you have for Harvard GSAS students, now that you are graduating?
If possible, get experience in an internship or part-time …

By Thomas Oppong
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Andrew O’Connor, MS/MBA

Published on May 20, 2022

What are your post-graduation plans?
ResBiotic, Inc.

What is your anticipated job title or function?
Chief Operating Officer

What advice do you have for Harvard GSAS students, now that you are graduating?
Network with people in your interest area and …

By Thomas Oppong
Thomas Oppong Marketing, Branding, and Communications Coordinator
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