Education (Primary, Secondary, and Higher), Psychology, Social Services

Education is a wide-ranging field that includes structured and alternative pathways to teaching in the US and abroad as well as leadership roles in schools, communities, government, technology and media firms, higher education, museums, and nonprofit organizations. Opportunities can be found in public policy, data analysis, curriculum development, instructional design, and more.

Popular career pathways in Psychology include clinical and counseling services to address mental and emotional health. issues. Consider populations you’re interested in helping or particular issues you’d like to help with.  For those interested in studying the science of behavior to help identify solutions to human and organizational problems in a work setting, Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O Psych) can be a good career path to consider. This growing field requires expertise in the design, execution and interpretation of research.

Social workers can practice at the micro level, (working one-on-one with clients), or on a macro level (policy work). Social workers work in many environments, including private practice, schools, hospitals, private or government agencies, correctional facilities, hospice, and more.

Teaching at Teaching-Intensive Institutions Conference – Introductory Panel

Guest post by Moona, PhD Candidate in History, Cornell University, GSAS Visiting Student, Harvard University:

I recently attended the 2022 Teaching@Teaching Intensive Institutions conference, an annual event hosted by UMass Amherst at Westfield State University. This event offers PhD students …

By Moona, PhD Candidate in History, Cornell University, GSAS Visiting Student, Harvard University
Moona, PhD Candidate in History, Cornell University, GSAS Visiting Student, Harvard University
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Where Can You Find Help with Your Academic Job Search at Harvard?

October is prime time for submitting applications for faculty and postdoctoral positions! There are many places at Harvard that can help you as you prepare your application materials and get ready (cross-fingers!) for first-round interviews, campus visits, and job talks!

By Laura Stark
Laura Stark Director of Graduate Career Services, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
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Nonprofit Speak 101 | Learn the Lingo

If you’ve worked in social impact for a while, you’re probably familiar with the terminology used by nonprofit professionals to describe the ins and outs of operating in a mission-driven environment. But if you’re new to the sector, or making …

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