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.

5 Takeaways for Students Considering a Career in Education

The journalist Sydney Harris once said that “the whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” This sentiment was evident at the Education Career Pathways Panel hosted by the Office of Career Services and the Educational Secondary Department …

By Jadyn Matthews
Jadyn Matthews
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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 Associate Director: Academic Careers & Pursuing the PhD
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Erik Christopher Nook, Psychology

What are your post-graduation plans?
Academic research postdoc at Yale University, followed by Assistant Professorship at Princeton University

What advice do you have for Harvard GSAS students, now that you are graduating?
Find *your* groove. We all work in different …

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