After a busy summer full of travel, research, and hopefully some fun and relaxation, welcome back! As the air begins to cool and we settle into the fall, you may be thinking about what your next steps beyond Harvard might be. Whether you’re embarking on the faculty job market, exploring opportunities beyond academia, or still figuring out what comes next, fall is a great time to make meaningful progress on your career goals.
The Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) offers programs throughout the semester designed specifically for Harvard Griffin GSAS students. Here are five to put on your calendar—plus ongoing opportunities to get support throughout your search.
Interested in faculty careers where teaching is central to the role? Hear from recent Harvard Griffin GSAS alumni about what teaching-centered colleges and universities look for and get advice on applications, interviews, and beginning a new faculty position.
Experienced faculty from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences will share perspectives on what candidates can do to strengthen their chances in an unpredictable and highly competitive faculty and postdoctoral job market.
Networking doesn’t have to feel mysterious. This interactive workshop offers practical strategies for building professional connections and using those relationships to uncover opportunities that may not surface through traditional job searching alone.
Whether an offer is already in hand or you’re preparing for the possibility, learn how to evaluate compensation packages, understand what may be negotiable, and approach negotiation with greater confidence.
Want to think more creatively about what comes next after Harvard? This half-day, hands-on workshop uses design thinking to help you imagine different possibilities for your future, explore career options, prototype potential paths, make decisions, and leverage the Harvard network.
Don’t Go It Alone
MCS offers individual and group advising options to get help while you’re actively searching. Drop into our Ask Me Anything sessions to ask questions about both academic and beyond-academia searches, from application materials and networking to interviewing and offers. Resume & Cover Letter Working Groups will help you translate your skills for opportunities beyond academia, while the monthly Job Search Studio combines brief career guidance with structured time to reflect, plan, and make progress on next steps. Check out the MCS's 20-Minute Tips videos for quick pointers on networking, resumes, CVs, and more.
Explore all upcoming programs and register through the Mignone Center for Career Success events calendar.
