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 …

Shifting your approach to networking will make career exploration feel more like an exciting research project, Ellen Dobson and Jevin Lortie write.

By  Ellen Dobson and Jevin Lortie

When thinking about career exploration, the words “networking” and “informational interviews” …

Written by Jordan Sale, Rora

Getting an Interview at OpenAI

OpenAI is exceptionally selective. They have a bias toward researchers from top institutions or those with numerous papers in top journals. Historically, they’ve also liked researchers from Google Brain / Deepmind.

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Congratulations on landing a summer opportunity! Whether it is conducting research, working a part-time job, engaging in public service, or doing an internship here are some tips to make the most of it:

The alumni career panel held on February 13, 2025, brought together Harvard-affiliated founders and startup leaders to exchange insights on navigating the dynamic startup space. The panel included entrepreneurs from diverse industries, such as agritech, biotech, surgical technology, and apparel, …

Takeaways from a panel presentation by Harvard Griffin GSAS alumni working outside academia.

Guest blog post by Rachel Rosenman (Harvard Griffin GSAS PhD Candidate in Music).

As our graduate career advisors at the Harvard FAS Mignone Center for Career Success …

Last week, we gathered for a Biotech and Pharma Alumni Career Pathways Panel, where industry professionals shared insights on navigating careers in this dynamic field. Whether you missed it or just need a refresher, here are the major takeaways and …

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, …

Raquel Y. Salinas offers advice for graduate students and research mentors on how to have better conversations about career planning.

“As a trained scientist, I had a fantastic research mentor. We talked about my research project, which experiments to prioritize …