Is Life Science Consulting the Career for You?

“Life science consulting is a hot industry niche. The life science industry is highly focused on improving patient outcomes and boosting life science firms’ profitability by leveraging new digital, analytics, and AI tools. These tools are game changers and it’s …

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Alumni Reflection: Gabe Ziaukas ’20, Digital Communications Officer at Cambridge Community Foundation

At a school like Harvard, it can feel like the main career options you have are in consulting, banking, or government. While Harvard’s alumni list boasts the likes of Leonard Bernstein and Natalie Portman, many of my classmates pursued well-trod …

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17 Communication Interview Questions (With Sample Answers!)

Communication is key! Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a recent graduate, being able to share ideas clearly, listen actively, and build relationships is crucial in almost any job. That’s why recruiters often prioritize interview questions for communication skills during …

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5 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Your First Job

Applying for your first job can be intimidating. Luckily, there’s a way to significantly improve your chances of getting hired: including a cover letter in your application whether it’s required or not. Doing so shows a level of professionalism that …

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6 Tips for Attending a Career Fair

Below are the top MCS tips for attending career fairs: 

Explore which organizations will be attending by logging into Crimson Careers > Events > Type=”Career Fairs & Expos.” Search and filter on things like who is looking for Master’s students …

By Deb Carroll
Deb Carroll Interim Director, Mignone Center for Career Success
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Welcome to the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) – for Harvard Extension School degree students and alumni

Welcome to MCS!

This curated Harvard Extension School page has been designed to help HES admitted degree students and alumni navigate the many resources and services provided by the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS), as well as provide additional …

By Amanda Peters
Amanda Peters Director, Harvard Extension School Career Advising & Programming
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5 Best AI Resume Builders to Consider in 2024

As if they weren’t already part of almost every aspect of our lives, robots—or more specifically, artificial intelligence—can now assist you in finding a job. AI resume builders have emerged as powerful tools for creating impressive resumes effortlessly. But with …

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How to MCS: Explore Our Resources

Whether you’re new to MCS or have used our resources and services, we invite you to connect with us! MCS has many resources to help you whether you are just exploring your interests, or applying for an internship. Here are …

By Payden Carter
Payden Carter Staff Assistant, Client, Information, and Data Services
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Searching for an internship or job opportunity? Degree students can attend Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) career fairs!

The Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) serves Harvard Extension School admitted degree students and degree program alumni, Harvard College and Harvard Griffin GSAS. See each event link for relevant audience.

MCS Fall 2024 Career Fairs (all in-person):

Can’t attend …

By Shoshana Mavor
Shoshana Mavor Assistant Director, Harvard Extension School Career Services
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Employers: Attend Our Maximizing Harvard Career Fairs Webinar

We invite employers to participate in our new “Maximizing Harvard Career Fairs” webinar to learn strategies for engaging with Harvard talent at every stage of the event—before, during, and after the fair.

By Kylee Johnston
Kylee Johnston Assistant Director, Employer Outreach and Engagement
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