# Coaching & Employment + Career Launchpad ## Coaching & Employment Tools [ Go to Career Launchpad arrow\_circle\_right ](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/) ### Career Coaching and Exploration Schedule appointments with a career advisor (before or after using self-guided tools) to discuss career possibilities and job application strategy/materials ![Sign posts for career exploration](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2025-09/01_Coaching%20and%20Employment%20Icons_1000x1000px_Coaching%20and%20Exploration_Transparent%20BG-01_0.png?itok=1jTo2N47) ### Experiential Learning inc. Internships Search, find, apply for and secure approval to gain practical work experience with various employers alongside supported self-reflection ![Experiential Learning v2](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2025-09/02_Coaching%20and%20Employment%20Icons_1000x1000px_Experiential%20Learning_Transparent%20BG.png?itok=Xa1wQiB3) ### Profiles and Professional Portfolios Verify imported student records, outline academic and professional priorities (for career coaches), and set permissions for employer-visible pages ![Profiles and Portfolios No2](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2025-09/03_Coaching%20and%20Employment%20Icons_1000x1000px_Profiles%20and%20Portfolios_Transparent%20BG.png?itok=P2YWHjOa) ### Employment and Outcomes Access databases of employers, filter and set up job posting notifications, see upcoming career fairs, and report employment outcomes ![Employment and Outcomes](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2025-09/04_Coaching%20and%20Employment%20Icons_1000x1000px_Employment%20and%20Outcomes_Transparent%20BG-04.png?itok=vnq3hMXy) ## Access All Tools on Career Launchpad Open all sections Close all sections ### Coaching and Career Exploration expand\_more Use tools independently or collaboratively to explore career options: - **Career Counseling**: Schedule 1-on-1 appointments, in-person or virtual, with your career advisor. - HMS Master's students use [**Career Launchpad**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=calendar&ss=app_main&mode=landing) *(View appointment types* [*here*](https://careernavigator.gradeducation.hms.harvard.edu/career-launchpad)*.)* - GSAS HILS students use [**Crimson Careers**](https://careerservices.fas.harvard.edu/crimson-careers/) - [**Career Explorer**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=resource&ss=onet&mode=landing): Learn about popular careers and leading industries - [**Career Finder**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=resource&ss=onetip&mode=landing): Take our quiz and get career suggestions - [**Resources library**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/resources): Find and use handbooks, policies and select workshop slides to guide your career exploration, job search, and professional pursuits ![Sign posts for career exploration](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-09/01_Coaching%20and%20Employment%20Icons_1000x1000px_Coaching%20and%20Exploration_Transparent%20BG-01_0.png?itok=c2jk5piq) ### Experiential Learning including Internships expand\_more Explore careers, build networks and connect with employers: - **Internship Advising**: Schedule an appointment with your school-specific career advisor (see above) for advice at any stage, and get additional mentoring through required courses (concurrent INDP 850 for master's and post-completion MEDSCI 325 for PhD) - **Finding Opportunities**: Use [**Internship and Job Postings,**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/jobs/discover) [**Career Fairs**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/events) and the [**Employer Database**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/employers/list), as well as these [General Job Search Sites](https://careernavigator.gradeducation.hms.harvard.edu/job-search-sites), to search and apply - **Manage Searches**: Use Launchpad [**Resources**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/resources) such as the [**Document Library**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/resources/document-library/list), for quick access to policies and application preparation handbooks, and [**Pathways**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/resources/pathways/list) for step-by-step checklists - **Report, Complete and Evaluate Experiences**: Complete the [**Placement Record**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=profile&ss=explearning¤t_section=explearning&mode=list) to notify and get program-specific approvals and support, and to setup end-of-experience evaluations ![Experiential Learning v2](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-09/02_Coaching%20and%20Employment%20Icons_1000x1000px_Experiential%20Learning_Transparent%20BG.png?itok=cmnhWM8m) ### Profiles and Professional Portfolios expand\_more Use tools to manage the information career advisors and registered employers can see you about you: - [**Personal Profile**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=profile&ss=profile)**:** Check your data imported from the student information system - [**Academic Profile**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=profile&ss=sprofile): Complete onboarding survey to share academic and career exploration, upskilling and job search goals with advisors - [**Public Profile**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/profile): Share your unique strengths, skills, education, experience, courses, projects and related highlights in an access-controllable webpage - [**Your Documents**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=resume&mode=list&ss=resumes): Upload copies of job search materials, such as resumes and cover letters, for use in direct applications to jobs in this system ![Manage Profile v2](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-10/01_Goals%20and%20Upskilling%20Icons_1000px_Profile_Transparent%20BG.png?itok=5OlLtvCL) ### Employment and Alumni Outcomes expand\_more Interact with employers for networking, informational interviews and to find open positions using - [**Employers database**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/employers/list): Explore, search and filter across the wide range of employers partnering with our office for student recruitment - [**Job Postings**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/jobs/discover): Search an extensive list of open opportunities sourced by our team, submitted by employers or shared across the university - [**Career Fairs**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/app/events): See upcoming university-wide career fairs (in-person or remote) organized around specific industries - [**Career Outcomes Survey**](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?s=profile&ss=coop&mode=list)**:** Complete a brief form to share your first academic or professional step after graduation ![Coaching and Employment](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-09/04_Coaching%20and%20Employment%20Icons_1000x1000px_Employment%20and%20Outcomes_Transparent%20BG-04_0.png?itok=JrPDLWAm) ## Other Job Search Tools Open all sections Close all sections ### Other Institutional CSMs (HarvardKey Required) expand\_more Use additional Harvard-supported Career Services Management (CSM) platforms to search for jobs. Eligibility restrictions may apply to: - [**Student Employment Office (SEO)**](https://seo.harvard.edu/): Search for on-campus jobs - [**Crimson Careers**](https://harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/?signin_tab=0): GSAS students only (including HILS) - [**Career Connect**](https://hsph-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/index.php?signin_tab=0): HSPH-based students only ![PD and Entrepreneurship Policies](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/profdev/files/institutional_policies.png?itok=KZZylJTF) ### Institutional Subscriptions and Other Support expand\_more Expand your job search with open access job posting platforms or systems accessible through institutional subscriptions: - [**Interstride**](https://careernavigator.gradeducation.hms.harvard.edu/global-mobility-and-international-students): Access international student and global mobility resources inc. job search - [**Other job search sites**](https://careernavigator.gradeducation.hms.harvard.edu/job-search-sites): Search for jobs in specific sectors using specialized platforms - Iris Photobooth in Longwood, in Cambridge (Headshot Hub) ![Access related tools](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-03/Toolbox%20Icon_1000px_transparent%20BG.png?itok=M1yiplSo) ## Explore More and Engage ### Learn More [Career Launchpad](https://careernavigator.gradeducation.hms.harvard.edu/career-launchpad), powered by [Symplicity](https://www.symplicity.com/), is the Career Services Management system in the Career Navigator Network. (\*See more\* page coming soon!) ![Learn More -- New Icon 12-2025](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2025-12/01_Explore%20More%20and%20Engage%20Icons_1000px_Learn%20More_Trspt%20BG_0.png?itok=5Pg9oLVM) ### Private Logins Different users use different logins to access Career Launchpad: [Students and Alumni](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/students/), [Faculty](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/faculty/?signin_tab=0), [Employers](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/employers/?signin_tab=0), and [Staff and Managers](https://hms-harvard-csm.symplicity.com/manager/). ![Private Logins -- New Icon 12-2025](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2025-12/01_Explore%20More%20and%20Engage%20Icons_1000px_Private%20Logins_Trspt%20BG.png?itok=saFtsCUG) ### Submit or Contact Are you an employer interested in connecting with our team or students to share opportunities? See the [For Employers](https://careernavigator.gradeducation.hms.harvard.edu/for-employers) page. ![Submit or Contact Us -- New Icon 12-2025.2](/sites/g/files/omnuum3626/files/styles/hwp_1_1__360x360_scale/public/2025-12/01_Explore%20More%20and%20Engage%20Icons_1000px_Submit%20Contact_Trspt%20BG%20v2.png?itok=cb04rIkR)