#  Career Resources 

 



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### [Career & Professional Development Navigator](https://careernavigator.gradeducation.hms.harvard.edu/)

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](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/channels/gsas-students/) (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](https://interstride.com/harvardfas/)

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](https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/)

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](https://gsas.harvard.edu/office/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](https://harvard.libwizard.com/f/Countway_Studio)

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### [PHD Career Platform](https://institutions.beyondprof.com/)

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 

 





###    Biomedical Graduate Student Organization  expand\_more  

 

The [Biomedical Graduate Student Organization](https://ogephd.hms.harvard.edu/biomedical-graduate-student-organization-bgso) (BGSO) sponsors regular social events with graduate students from all of the HMS OGE PhD programs. These events offer great opportunities to socialize and network with trainees in other fields.



 

 

 



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 [Harvard Graduate Women in Science and Engineering](https://projects.iq.harvard.edu/hgwise/home) sponsors periodic workshops in professional development, as well as meet-the-faculty events. Past topics include: careers in venture capital and intellectual property, careers in scientific editing, careers in science policy, careers in biotech, academic vs nonacademic careers, public speaking skills, interviewing skills, and networking etiquette. Both female and male students are welcome.



 

 

 



###    Harvard Biotech Club  expand\_more  

 

 The Harvard Griffin GSAS [Harvard Biotech Club](http://thebiotechclub.org/) is a non-profit student organization that hosts events and provides services that allow members to explore the world of business and biotechnology. The Biotech Club's mission is to bridge the gap between industry and academia by building relationships with companies operating in the biotechnology and healthcare sphere.



 

 

 



 

 

 

 

##  Other resources 

[Harvard Nanocourses](https://curriculumfellows.hms.harvard.edu/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](https://www.science.org/careers)

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