Student Reflection: Michael Torto ’25, An Actor’s Discovery During American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) Summer Internship

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 …

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Transitioning to a Computer Science career – Marceia Egler, Harvard Extension School ALB candidate

In the Fall of 2015, I …

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6 Mock Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

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 …

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NEW! 20-Minute Tips Videos for Harvard Griffin GSAS Students

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 …

By Laura Stark
Laura Stark Associate Director: Academic Careers & Pursuing the PhD
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Succeeding at Career Fairs

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 …

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Key Takeaways from the MCS Applying to Law School Webinar

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

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Nicole Satyanarayan Assistant Director, Law, Government, Nonprofits, Military Service, Education, Psychology, Social Services
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Resources for Undocumented Students Searching for Experiences

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 …

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

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 …

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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 Executive Director, Mignone Center for Career Success
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What Is the Best Way To Answer an Interview Question About a Time You Failed?

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: …

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