#  Professional Development 

 



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HMS OGE PhD Programs supports students' career exploration and professional development as a key component of their graduate experience. From participating in student group activities and taking additional courses to building a professional network and exploring internships, there are resources, staff, and faculty to support and guide every student's career path.



 

 Career and Professional Development Navigator Harvard Innovation Labs Mignone Center for Career Success  Crimson Careers 

## Career and Professional Development Navigator

The [Career Navigator](https://careernavigator.gradeducation.hms.harvard.edu/) 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**](https://hms-gradbiocareer.cognitive.city/public/resource-map) > explore resources
- [**Career Planner**](https://careernavigator.gradeducation.hms.harvard.edu/events) > review our programming and sign up for events
- [**Career Launchpad**](https://careernavigator.gradeducation.hms.harvard.edu/job-postings) > search for internships, postdocs, and long-term jobs; and engage with employers.

 

 

 

## Harvard Innovation Labs

The [Harvard Innovation Labs ](https://innovationlabs.harvard.edu/)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.

 

 

 

## Mignone Center for Career Success 

[The Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS)](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/channels/gsas-students/) 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.

- [**Mignone Center for Career Success Advisors**](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/talk-to-an-adviser/): Advisors work confidentially with Harvard Griffin GSAS students and alumni on a wide range of career-related issues, from self-assessment and decision-making to specific advice on resume, CV, and cover letter preparation for academic and nonacademic job searches.
- [**Firsthand Advisors**](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/resources/firsthand/): Connect to career mentoring from fellow alumni.
- [**Virtual Coffee Program**](https://dms.backup.projects.iq.harvard.edu/): Engage with alumni and get helpful advice through the Virtual Coffee program. A diverse group of alumni from various backgrounds, disciplines, and walks of life have volunteered to help students navigate Harvard and life as a grad student, whether it’s imparting strategies for talking with your advisor, providing insight into different career paths, discussing an aspect of your scholarship and research, or talking with you about life after Harvard.
- [**Interstride**](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/resources/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.

 

 

 

## Crimson Careers

[Crimson Careers ](https://harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/)is the centralized hub for jobs and internships posted *exclusively* to Harvard students. These include:

- Nonprofit, engineering, and other diverse internships, both national and international.
- Opportunities posted by Harvard Centers and departments.
- Opportunities posted by Harvard alumni.
- Campus Interview jobs and internships ([requires activation](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/resources/job-and-internship-postings/)).