Leveraging Your PhD: Why Employers Value Your Skills (2025)

Takeaways from a panel presentation by Harvard Griffin GSAS alumni working outside academia.

Guest blog post by Rachel Rosenman (Harvard Griffin GSAS PhD Candidate in Music).

As our graduate career advisors at the Harvard FAS Mignone Center for Career Success …

By Gregg Rosenblum
Gregg Rosenblum Assistant Director, IT and Content Resources
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The PhD Balancing Act: Research, Networking, and Career Development

By Heer Joisher PhD Candidate | Cepko Lab, Harvard Medical School

Co-President | Nucleate | LinkedIn

Pursuing a PhD in STEM is a deeply personal and unique journey, with no two experiences unfolding the same way. While long hours in the …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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Breaking into Biotech & Pharma: Key Takeaways from Harvard Alumni Panel

Last week, we gathered for a Biotech and Pharma Alumni Career Pathways Panel, where industry professionals shared insights on navigating careers in this dynamic field. Whether you missed it or just need a refresher, here are the major takeaways and …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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