During my first two and a half years at Harvard, I had set my sights on broadcast journalism. It seemed like the practical choice – a career that felt stable and achievable while still focusing on storytelling, which I was passionate …
This guest blog post was written in August 2022 by Marceia Egler, Software Engineer at 4C Strategies. Marceia was promoted to Software Engineer 2 in 2024. Learn more about Navigating a Successful Career Change
In the Fall of 2015, I …
Looking to ace your next interview? Try a mock interview.These practice sessions simulate real interviews, so you can get familiar with common questions while boosting your confidence and performance.
“Engaging in mock interviews prepares you by familiarizing you with interview …
MCS is pleased to offer the first of several new 20-Minute Tips videos to help Harvard Griffin GSAS students explore and apply for opportunities within and beyond academia.
For those pursuing academic postdoctoral and faculty positions, check out the first …
Career fairs can be a good way for those looking for a job, to meet a number of prospective employers at one place. Singapore has been having such events pretty regularly recently and those looking for a job should certainly …
This event was co-run by MCS and a House Pre-Law Tutor. They shared tips for students who are considering applying for law school, which have been combined into these main takeaways!
By Sydney Bloch ’25, MCS PAF
Undocumented students may feel additional stress when searching for jobs, internships, and other experiences to complement their studies.
Here are a few resources that may be helpful with your search:
Dream Summer is an annual national fellowship of the UCLA …
While Harvard’s alumni list boasts the likes of Leonard Bernstein and Natalie Portman, many of my classmates pursued well-trod paths promising financial security and certain prestige. As an Art, Film, and Visual Studies concentrator, I sometimes felt anxious about not …
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 …
You’re in a first-round interview, and it’s been going great. You’ve been able to share your most valuable skills and experience with the employer, and they seem impressed.
But then they pitch you one of the most dreaded interview questions: …








