How to Succeed in Your Very First Job

By Carly Stern

Excerpt from Bloomberg.com

“While the class of 2026 is graduating at a moment when full-time employment feels extra precarious and AI seems poised to change the nature of work, experts say the strategies for thriving in an …

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Making the Most of Your Summer Experience

Whether you’ve already secured a summer internship/research assistantship, are finalizing plans, or are still exploring opportunities, your summer experience is an important step in your career journey. Internships, research, and summer jobs provide far more than a line on your résumé—they are powerful opportunities to build …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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What Students Need to Know About the Skills-Based Hiring Process

This article was originally published by the National Association of College and Employers (NACE). Author: Kevin Gray. Please see excerpt below and full link to article.

“Students hoping to demonstrate their skills during a skills-based hiring process should share examples …

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Creative Tech Careers: Breaking into Video Games and Animation — Event Recap 

Harvard’s Creative Tech panel brought together alumni working in video games and animation to share how they launched their careers—and what today’s students can do to break in. With the industries shifting toward AI‑assisted workflows, indie development, and immersive storytelling, …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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Student Reflection: Sa’maia Evans ’28, January Arts & Museums Internship at The Museum of African American History of Boston

Guest Blog: Sa’maia Evans ’28

This winter, I spent the month of January interning at the Museum of African American History of Boston, located on Boston’s historic Beacon Hill. As a junior concentrator in African American studies, this internship felt …

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Student Reflection: Gabrielle Mitchell-Bonds ’27, January Arts & Museums Internship at The Carpenter Center for Visual Arts

Guest Blog By Gabrielle Mitchell-Bonds ’27

As a concentrator in History of Art (as well as History & Literature), I am constantly seeking ways to engage with contemporary art on various levels to substantiate my studies. While broadening my understanding …

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Student Reflection: Adalia Wen ’29, January Arts & Museums Internship at Boston Baroque

Guest Blog By Adalia Wen ’29

My J-term marketing internship with Boston Baroque allowed me to gain hands-on experience with marketing and general exposure to a business environment, while reconnecting me with my musical roots. I gravitated towards this internship …

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Student Reflection: Thomas Scheetz ’28, January Arts & Museums Internship at the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum

Guest Blog by Thomas Scheetz ’28

This winter I interned at the Susan B. Anthony Birthplace Museum, a historic house museum in the rural outskirts of Adams, Massachusetts that was the childhood home of the pioneering suffragette. I was drawn …

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Student Reflection: Hannah Nguyen ’27, January Arts & Museums Internship at The Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation

Guest Blog by Hannah Nguyen ’27

This winter, I had the opportunity to work with the coolest museum I’ve ever set my eyes on. I’ve worked in my fair share of museums from fine art institutions to local historic houses …

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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 Amy DiGiovine
Amy DiGiovine Assistant Director, Arts, Entertainment, Media, Pre-Law, Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Fashion, & Sports
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