Families & Supporters

The Office of Career Services (OCS) is dedicated to fostering an environment for intellectual, social, and personal transformation, helping students identify their strengths and how they can best use them in summer and post-graduation opportunities. We offer advising and a wide array of programming and resources aimed at discovering interests and skills, exploring career pathways, and preparing for internships, jobs, and graduate school. Please browse our website to learn more about our services.

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How You Can Help

Family members are a vital part of a student’s network, offering wisdom, support, and advice. Here are ways to support the career exploration process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to the most common questions about OCS resources, internships and jobs, getting started, graduate school, and more.

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Hiring Harvard Students

Are you in a position to hire a Harvard student? Families can post at no cost in our Crimson Careers database.

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Our eResources

OCS provides numerous online tools, from mapping career pathways to preparing for the interview process. While many of these are accessible only to students, we encourage you to browse what we offer.

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Who’s Hiring? 11 Organizations Supporting Women and Girls

Published on March 8, 2023

As we step into March, you may be considering how you can be part of the global effort to advance gender parity. That’s because this month is internationally-recognized as Gender Equality Month, during which time people everywhere are encouraged to …

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Ashley Wong, Computer Science

Published on January 25, 2023

Where are you located now?
From Sydney, Australia but will be working in New York City!

What are you doing?
Chief of Staff at a Series A startup!

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated?
 …

By Harvard Office of Career Services
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Heidi Lai, English and History & Literature

Published on January 25, 2023

Where are you located now?
Los Angeles, CA

What are you doing?
I’m working at OnPrem Solution Partners, a technology consulting company within entertainment and media.

What advice do you have for Harvard undergraduates, now that you’ve graduated?
Be open …

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