Learning & Development

2022 Dec 07

Tap into the Potential of Your Unique Strengths

10:00am to 11:30am

Location: 

Online

We all have unique strengths that we use to guide and achieve our career goals. In this session we will use the VIA (Values in Action Inventory) Character Strengths assessment to identify your top strengths that contribute to your unique personality. During the session we will explore: the six facets of character strengths; identify specific examples of your tops strengths and set goals for promoting your strengths.

Pre work: Please complete the VIA Character Strengths on-line assessment at least one week prior to the session. Plan to have your report with you...

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2022 Nov 02

Reimagining Retirement: Planning for Your Third Act (2 day course)

10:00am to 11:30am

Location: 

Online

Reimagining Retirement: Planning for Your Third Act is a two-session workshop designed for Harvard employees contemplating retirement within the next five years interested in exploring all aspects of creating a dynamic and rewarding retirement lifestyle. By discovering the vital nonfinancial dimensions of a successful retirement, participants learn: what it means to replace one’s work identity, create a healthy and active lifestyle, be socially connected and cognitively engaged, and find meaning and purpose. Participants will participate in self-reflection exercises, discussions,...

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2022 Sep 22

Quick Tips for Effective Resumes

1:00pm to 2:30pm

Location: 

Online

During the first part of this program, approximately one hour, we will provide a quick and efficient overview of the key elements to consider when creating an effective resume. The last portion of the session will be an open Q and A to respond to your specific questions about resumes.

Please email trainingportalhelp@harvard.edu with all technical questions or issues and direct class content and logistics questions to training@harvard.edu

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2022 Nov 03

Navigating Your Career at Harvard: What You Need to Know

10:00am to 11:30am

Location: 

Online

Harvard is a large, vibrant, and complex organization. When planning the next steps in your Harvard career, knowing how to get started can be challenging. This 1.5 hour session offers an overview of how the university's workforce is organized and the resources available to help you plan your career goals successfully.

During this session, you'll learn more about:

  1. Harvard's structure
  2. key staff and recruitment data
  3. tips for how to present yourself as a top internal candidate. During this session you will participate in short break...
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2022 Oct 06

Cover Letters Do Count!

10:00am to 11:00am

Location: 

Online

Many people ask, "do I really need to include a cover letter?" . The answer is yes! This one hour virtual workshop will focus on the key role a cover letter has in building a bridge between a job description and your resume.

You will learn:

  1. To use a job description to form the key points of your cover letter.
  2. To craft specific examples that highlight your skills
  3. To convey confidence as a candidate for a role.

Please email trainingportalhelp@harvard.edu ...

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2022 Nov 16

Boost Your Networking Confidence

1:00pm to 2:30pm

Location: 

Online

How comfortable are you with networking? Whether you describe yourself as an introvert or an extravert, as quiet or talkative, as unsure or confident; as new to Harvard or a well-established staff member - everyone can benefit from practicing professional networking in a safe and supportive space.

This 1.5 hour session offers that safe space and will cover key components for successful professional networking. During this session you will participate in multiple short breakout rooms and 1) warm up with networking with simple introductory questions 2) build up your career...

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Email for Action, August 30

August 4, 2022

This 90-minute virtual workshop will focus on techniques for formatting emails when requesting action. Particularly helpful for the “stream of conscious” writer, you’ll learn concepts to help organize your thoughts in a way that will help your readers take the action you intend in the time you’re requesting.... Read more about Email for Action, August 30

File Share Project: Managing Sharepoint, June 30

June 15, 2022

This course is for those who will act as Site Administrators for their group's SharePoint sites. We’ll review site creation, configuring site navigation, SharePoint Homepages and web parts, and creating and managing custom permissions. Learners should have a working knowledge of the basic of SharePoint. Learn more and register

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