Career Development Essentials

Interview skills can make or break your chance of receiving an offer. This webinar will focus on the dynamics of conducting a winning interview. Learn how to effectively prepare and research for an interview, and how to handle difficult questions. Strategies for in-person, phone and video interviews will be covered. Presented by Amanda Peters, Associate…

Learn the skills to negotiate your salary during the job search process. Explore how to research and to articulate your value to prospective employers. Salary negotiation is a business discussion. Strategize how to place yourself in a power position so you do not leave money on the table. The handout that is mentioned in the webinar is…

Are you just beginning a new job search, or do you feel like you aren’t making any progress and need to reset your strategy? Either way, this short workshop can get you started. We’ll cover how to prepare before launching the search, how to stay organized and motivated, and the most important components of any…

Career fairs can be a great opportunity to meet employers and to gather information about a wide variety of industries. Learn how to maximize your time before, during, and after the fairs, including in a virtual career fair environment. Presented by Amanda Peters, Associate Director, Harvard FAS Mignone Center for Career Success…

Join us for a webinar to learn about ProFellow.com. ProFellow is a great free resource for researching academic and professional fellowship opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate and post graduate level; including opportunities for early and mid-career professionals, social entrepreneurship fellowships, international fellowships, summer fellowships and more. Presented by Dr. Vicki Johnson, four-time fellow and…

Learn to leverage design-thinking principles to meet your career and life goals. Presented by Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch…

Wondering about the various career services available to Harvard Extension School admitted degree students or alumni? Join this informative session to learn about the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS), and the resources available to you! From online resources that you can access at any time to virtual appointments with career advisors, we have the…

Have you been thinking about how to leverage your degree or certificate in your current workplace? Do you want to learn helpful ways to navigate potential career paths within your organization? Join this session as we explore how to begin your internal job search, have a conversation with your manager and creating and leveraging your…

LinkedIn has become an incredibly powerful tool for building and maintaining your professional network. Join us for this hands-on, interactive webinar where you will be guided step-by-step through the process of enhancing your profile and networking for job leads. We will discuss changing your headline, adding skills, enhancing your summary, and adding links and documents…

Focusing on your career development can be challenging when the world is in crisis. Amid cutbacks, lay-offs, and economic instability, how can you keep working toward your long-term goals? In this webinar, Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch will provide tips and tools to maintain your momentum during the downturn.  Presented by Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch…

Are you ready to make a career change? A career move can be a daunting process. Explore how to take stock and develop a realistic plan of action. Learn key steps to help facilitate an effective and successful career change. Presented by Amanda Peters, Associate Director, Harvard FAS Mignone Center for Career Success.  Presented by…

Studies show that networking is the most effective job search strategy. Learn how to build professional relationships and connect with people who can help you explore career options, provide advice, and lead you toward the type of job or internship you are seeking. Conquer your fear and gain the skills to start networking today. Presented…

Join us for a webinar discussion about how to position your Harvard Extension School experience with potential employers. Have you ever been asked “What is the Harvard Extension School?” and “Why did you choose to attend?” This webinar will explore these questions, as well as how to represent the Harvard Extension School on your resume,…

Are you considering applying to PhD programs? If you are, please join Laura Stark, PhD, Harvard FAS Mignone Center for Career Success, for a discussion about earning a PhD. Laura will present some helpful tips for applying to PhD programs and discuss some essential questions you must consider before applying. She will also discuss the application…

In a poll conducted by Gallup last year, it was revealed that only 36% of American employees report genuine enthusiasm and commitment to their job. Are you one of those people who are actively engaged in their work, or has some of your passion and energy been drained by the recent years’ multitude of challenges?…

First impressions do count! Market yourself and gain an edge in today’s job market by learning how to write an effective resume and cover letter. From writing effective accomplishment statements to deciding what to include and what to leave out, this workshop discusses, step-by-step, how to build and improve your resume and cover letters. Presented…

The rules are changing around how we work and when we work. In this webinar, Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch of Mosaic Careers will share practical tips on how to optimize your productivity and engagement in a remote or hybrid workplace. Presented by Ingrid Goldbloom Bloch…

Are you looking for flexibility, more variety in the skills you use, independence from office politics and the ability to shift your work as the demands of your life change? If so, working in the gig economy by creating a portfolio career might be the answer. Instead of working a traditional full-time job, portfolio careers…