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Once you have discovered which career paths you would like to pursue, it is time to learn where you want to go and how to position yourself to get there.

Intentional, informed networking is the key to finding the right positions for nearly all HKS students and alumni. With a range of interests and a wealth of skills and talents, HKS students and alumni are primed to contribute to a seemingly endless number of industries, policy areas, sectors and organizations. While many people find positions through on campus recruiting events and interviews, many more secure positions after implementing a tailored strategy for networking with key contacts and employers.

At OCA, we plan a number of Career Networking Fairs throughout the year with different focus areas that provide an invaluable opportunity to meet several employers (often HKS alumni representatives) in one day. There are also career events at other Harvard schools you may wish to attend. We also suggest getting involved in a Professional Interest Council (PIC) to meet fellow students with similar interests and to become more directly involved in career programming at the school. And, as networking continues to thrive online, we invite you to join the HKS group on LinkedIn.

And of course, there is a vast HKS alumni network across the globe. Both students and alumni may search the Alumni Directory. An online community, reunions, and other programming are available to alumni through the Alumni Program Office.

At HKS, there are many opportunities to network and connect. Always come prepared and in a professional state of mind and dress.

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