Career Resources

Career & Professional Development Navigator

The Career Navigator is a centralized professional development portal for Harvard bioscientists. It is a one-stop service center connecting bioscience students with resources, events, news, and providers promoting wellness, skills training, and professional development. The Career Navigator is a network of platforms, including: Career Cognitive City > explore resources; Career Planner > review our programming and sign up for events; Career Launchpad > search for internships, postdocs, and long-term jobs; and engage with employers.

Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS)

The Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) assists Harvard Griffin GSAS students and alumni in preparing for their professional futures. Through individual advising, workshops, guest speakers, and extensive online resources, OCS provides information about career opportunities within and beyond academia, as well as guidance in the processes of self-assessment, career exploration, and the job search. Mock interviews are also available for students at the interview phase of the job search process.

Interstride

Interstride is an interactive career platform designed to enhance the career exploration and job-search experience for international students. Although this resource is primarily for international students, it also provides a variety of other tools that can be utilized by all students. The platform includes: visa insights, country insights, jobs, and resources and webinars.

Harvard Innovation Labs

The Harvard Innovation Labs are an incredibly unique support system for Harvard students and select alumni to help them advance in their quest to explore the world of game-changing innovation and entrepreneurship.  They offer access to a network of highly curated advisors and mentors, peer collaboration and interaction, and comprehensive resource and programming support.

Office of Alumni Relations

The Office of Alumni Relations encourages connections between alumni and the University, partnering with alumni leaders, students, and administrators to develop opportunities for engagement. Through events, reunions, mentoring, and recognition, Alumni Relations fosters community and helps alumni forge connections that can help them in their careers.

Countway Library Audio and Video Recording Studio

Tired of your ID picture or need a professional headshot for LinkedIn or other profiles?  The Countway Library Audio and Video Recording Studio is now soft launching a free headshot service for everyone! If you’re interested, click below to book an appointment with their staff.

PHD Career Platform

PhDs find fulfilling work in a wide range of careers, both in and beyond the academy. This platform is designed to help you explore your career options, make informed career decisions, and learn proven job search strategies.

Student Groups

Other resources

Harvard Nanocourses
These 2-day courses have sometimes included topics relevant to professional skill building. Past topics include "Science Writing and Editing" and "Science Presentation as a Performing Art".

Science Careers

Features regular topical news stories on science careers, both academic and non-academic. Produced by Science magazine (Science Careers).