Making the Most of Your Summer

Congratulations on completing the academic year! While many of you are looking forward to a summer experience, many others are still seeking opportunities. In either case, below are some tips to make the most of your summer.

If you are looking for a summer experience, consider:

• Doing an internship or short-term project. Continue to check out opportunities posted in Crimson Careers and resources like Parker Dewey (for short-term internships/projects). You can also utilize Forage, which offers virtual job simulations. Talk to an MCS advisor to brainstorm options. 
• Learning a new skill using LinkedIn Learning (free for Harvard students). You might consider building a technical skill valued by employers such as learning basic coding or Excel. 

Making the most of your summer experience: 

Whether you are spending the summer completing an internship, volunteering, researching, or something else, you will want to focus on building skills and making professional connections you can leverage in the future.

• MCS Blog Post: Making the Most of Your Summer Experience
• Indeed: 10 Ways to Get the Most from Your Internship 
• Vault: A Guide to Networking During Your Internship
• Vault: A Guide to Landing Your Dream Internship and Turning It into a Full-Time Role

Note: Many of these tips apply to other types of summer experiences beyond internships.

These are just a few resources to help as you plan for summer. Stay tuned for more information to come! For updates as well as tips to prepare for the recruiting process, be sure to subscribe to the MCS Recruiting & Employer Email List.