Big data, the medical humanities, and a career chat by economics PhD alum LaVaughn Henry
Monday, April 1, 5pm – 6pm
54 Dunster St, Cambridge (OCS Conference Room)
Knowing how to negotiate is important no matter where you are in your job search process. Lack of negotiation experience can ultimately lead to frustration…or worse. Learn the top seven key negotiating tips and how to negotiate with confidence! Come with questions. Co-sponsored by OCS and HGWISE. Please RSVP using this link.
Thursday, April 4, 4:00-5:30pm (refreshments will be served)
New Research Building, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Boston
The Big Data revolution is here and now, and data analytics are changing the way scientists do basic and clinical research, and especially translational research. Come to this panel to learn more about the impact of Big Data in academia and the private sector, and about how you might engage with Big Data in your future career pursuits. GSAS students, please register through Crimson Careers. Postdocs please register here.
Open to all Harvard grad students and postdocs. Co-sponsored by the Division of Medical Sciences, FAS Office of Career Services, FAS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, Harvard Integrated Life Sciences, and HMS/HSDM Office for Postdoctoral Fellows.
Friday, April 5, 10:00am – 11:30am
54 Dunster St, Cambridge (OCS Conference Room)
If you are job searching, then you know it continues to be a tough job market and that staying motivated and proactive can be challenging. This group can help you stay focused, connected, and goal-oriented. Joining this monthly meeting enables you to get together with other GSAS students searching for nonacademic jobs to share tips and advice wherever you are in your search. Even as fall recruiting has ended for this academic year, many organizations fill positions on a “just in time basis,” especially during spring semester. Eligibility: PhD/Masters students from all GSAS departments seeking nonacademic jobs. Registration is required. Space is limited. To register, email Heather Law (
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The Emerging Field of Medical Humanities
Friday, April 5, 3:00pm – 4:30pm
8 Harvard Yard, Cambridge (Dudley House Common Room)
PhD students: Imagine applying humanistic approaches as faculty in a medical school! New opportunities are emerging in medicine for those who have deep knowledge of the arts and humanities. If you are a premedical or doctoral student interested in the humanities, attend this panel to learn more about opportunities for medical educators and practitioners as the field of medical humanities grows. Register through Crimson Careers. Sponsored by the FAS Office of Career Services.
Career Chat- LaVaughn Henry, Alum PhD ‘91 Economics
Fri, April 5, 3pm – 4pm
54 Dunster Street, Cambridge (OCS Conference Room) (map)
Come speak with LaVaughn Henry about his path to becoming the vice president and senior regional officer of the Cincinnati Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Following the completion of his Ph.D. in economics in 1991, Dr. Henry has trekked a very diverse career path that includes stints as a senior economist on the U.S. House of Representatives Budget Committee, consulting manager with PWC, government affairs executive with Ford Motor Company, and communications director for Fannie Mae. A noted public speaker, LaVaughn looks forward to sharing his experience and insights with students preparing for nonacademic careers. Please register through Crimson Careers.
Job Search for International Students
Mon, April 15, 4pm – 6pm
54 Dunster St, Cambridge (OCS Reading Room) (map)
Come hear from Dan Beaudry, author of “Power Ties: The International Student’s Guide to Finding Jobs in the United States.” Dan is the former head of campus recruiting at Monster.com and the former Associate Director of Corporate Recruiting a Boston University. Learn tips for how to overcome shyness, strategies for navigating the U.S. job market, and how to maximize your chances of landing a job in the U.S. Please register through Crimson Careers.
Tuesdays, April 16-May 7, 10am – 12pm (until 1pm on April 30)
54 Dunster St, Cambridge (OCS Seminar Room) (map)
In this four-session series for PhD students, you will consider whether a nonacademic career is right for you and learn the skills needed to begin the transition through in-depth self-assessment, brainstorming, and exploring career options. Space is limited and registration is required for this workshop series. Please make every effort to commit to all four meetings. Please RSVP to
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Careers in Public History, Humanities, and the Arts
Friday, April 19, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Dudley House Common Room, Harvard Yard (map)
History, the humanities, and the arts are integral to the human experience, and those with knowledge and training in these fields contribute, professionally, well beyond academia in a variety of ways. It’s not easy, however, for students and scholars in non-technical fields to identify nonacademic career options. Come to this program and learn how to apply skills developed in the humanities and social sciences to such areas as public history, museums, education, policy, and more! Please register through Crimson Careers.
Leveraging Your PhD in the Work Place
Friday, April 26, 4pm – 7pm
Dudley House Common Room, Harvard Yard
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND: The return of a great event to help PhD students explore career options beyond academia.
Schedule:
4-5:00 pm: "Nuts and Bolts: Landing a Job in a Tough Economy" Hear from 2013 GSAS graduates who have successfully landed jobs.
5-6:30 pm: "Alumni Panel on Leveraging the PhD" Alumni will discuss their own career decision making, how they adapted to jobs outside academe, and how the skills and knowledge they developed during their graduate programs influenced their success in their career thus far.
6:30-7 pm: "Networking Reception" Speak with alumni about their specific jobs and career paths. This event is co-sponsored by Office of Career Services and the GSAS Office of Alumni Relations.
Panelists include:
Alums from various GSAS programs including Sociology, Chemistry, Comparative Literature, Engineering and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. Panelists also work in a variety of organizations, including Broad, BCG, Volpe, Harvard, Dumbarton Oaks, Flagship Ventures, Fish and Richardson.
Please register through Crimson Careers.
Preparing for the Job Search: Resumes and Cover Letters
Monday, April 29, 10:00am – 11:30am
54 Dunster St, Cambridge (OCS Conference Room)
Are you a PhD looking at nonacademic careers? Are you concerned about how to write an effective resume and cover letter. Come and learn tips on how to tighten and tailor your resume to help you land an interview! Registration will be available through Crimson Careers.
LinkedIn for Networking, Career Building, and Job Search
Monday, April 29, 4:00pm – 5:30pm
260 Longwood Avenue, Boston (TMEC Walter Amphitheater)
LinkedIn is an increasingly powerful tool for professional networking, exploring career options, and developing job leads. Join us for this hands-on and highly interactive session where you'll get to jump right in and start building your profile. Bring your laptop or tablet! Get the most out of this exceptional online resource and gain tips on connecting with other professionals, making contributions to group discussions, asking for informational interviews, and researching companies. Please register through Crimson Careers.