My Summer at Disney [MCS PAF, Angela Yang ’28]

I’m Angela, one of the MCS Career Success PAFs for this year. I’m a junior from Los Angeles studying computer science and psychology in Leverett House! This past summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work with The Walt Disney …

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Choosing an internship that suits your skills & values 

Adapted & inspired from this blog post, first published February 2022 

Learn how to identify your skills and values and find an internship that complements them. 

What is a strength? 

A strength is something that we are naturally good at and enjoy …

By Zach Vigliani
Zach Vigliani Assistant Director, Harvard College Exploring & Self-Assessment
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Making the Most of Your Next Career Fair!

Tips to navigate larger employer events

MCS has several career fairs coming up in the next few weeks. These events offer a valuable opportunity for you to connect directly with employers. Career fairs can vary in size and industry focus, …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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How to MCS

MCS has many resources to help you whether you are just exploring your interests, or applying for an internship.

Here are some recommendations on where you can start. 

Explore MCS resources:
Visit Crimson Careers to search for a job or …

By Zach Vigliani
Zach Vigliani Assistant Director, Harvard College Exploring & Self-Assessment
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Tech Recruiting: Prepare for 2026 – 2027 Recruiting

Interested in breaking into tech? Considering a field like software engineering, data science, quantitative finance or product management?  If so, then we have some tips to help you position yourself to succeed in the upcoming 26-27 recruiting season.

Application Timelines

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Consulting Application Deadlines

Some consulting employers are sharing their application deadlines for 2027 full-time and intern roles. Coming up, there is an internship application deadline for McKinsey, Bain, and Oliver Wyman on Sunday, March 29.

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Making Connections & Employer Research

Summer is an excellent time to learn more about specific industries and employers, which includes reaching out to fellow students, recent alumni, and other professionals who are working in fields or at organizations that interest you.

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“We Didn’t Know the Timeline Either”: Seniors on Careers, Setbacks, and Growth as FGLI Students 

Career exploration can feel especially overwhelming for first‑generation, low‑income (FGLI) students, who are often navigating unfamiliar systems, unclear timelines, and limited access to informal guidance. The recent panel co-hosted by PRIMUS and MCS brought together five Harvard seniors, each nearing …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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Interstride Conference 2026: What Harvard International Students Should Know About Careers, Visas, and Global Opportunity 

April 2026 

If you’re an international student, you’ve likely heard a lot of mixed messages about visas, jobs, and what’s possible after graduation—especially as immigration policies continue to change. The Interstride International Student Career Summit (ISCS) 2026 brought together employers, immigration experts, and global mobility leaders …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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How to Get an Internship in 2026 (Even With No Experience)

Internships are more competitive than ever. Reporting from Inside Higher Ed shows there simply aren’t enough opportunities to meet demand.

But here’s what hasn’t changed:
Internships are still one of the strongest pathways to full-time employment. In fact, 62% of …

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