The Power of Informational Interviews: How to Use Them to Your Advantage

If you’ve been searching for a job for a while, you might wonder how to get noticed.

According to executive coaches Jody Michaels Associates, only one in every 200 resumes you send out results in a job offer. The way …

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The Perfect Resume Guide From Expert Recruiters

As job-hunting experts, we’ve heard every kind of resume advice you can imagine. We’ve partnered with companies in various industries looking to find candidates for thousands of roles and through this work, we’ve identified the golden standard for resume writing.

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One year later: How early tech talent has adapted to Big Tech layoffs

“Just a few years ago, the “dream job” for most tech majors was at a big-name software company in a coastal tech hub. That’s no longer the case. The events of the past year have pushed tech students and new …

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Resource Spotlight: MCS Firsthand Advisors

About 80% of all jobs are never posted. This hidden job market means it is even more important to build your professional network. As members of the Harvard community, you have already started building your network, with classmates, teammates, professors, …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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Searching for an internship or job opportunity? Attend upcoming Mignone Center for Career Success career fairs!

The Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) serves Harvard Extension School admitted degree students and degree program alumni, Harvard College and Harvard Griffin GSAS.

MCS Spring 2024 Career Fairs:

Can’t attend live? Most career fairs have an option to register …

By Shoshana Mavor
Shoshana Mavor Assistant Director, Harvard Extension School Career Services
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LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise 2024: The 25 fastest-growing roles in the U.S.

The acceleration of artificial intelligence and automation has created new opportunities and challenges for workers and companies alike.

Such transformation is evident in this year’s Jobs on the Rise list, a data-backed ranking of the 25 fastest-growing jobs in the …

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Welcome to the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) – for Harvard Extension School degree students and alumni

Welcome to MCS!

This curated Harvard Extension School page has been designed to help HES admitted degree students and alumni navigate the many resources and services provided by the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS), as well as provide additional …

By Amanda Peters
Amanda Peters Director, Harvard Extension School Career Advising & Programming
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Learn the FORD Method and You’ll Never Struggle to Make Small Talk Again

Use this foolproof system to keep a lively conversation going with just about anyone.

“Starting a conversation doesn’t have to be intimidating. The problem for many of us when it comes to talking to strangers is thinking up questions to 

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THE KEY ATTRIBUTES EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR ON GRADUATES’ RESUMES

“Students hoping to catch the eye of potential employers through their resume should forego relying only on their strong GPA and instead highlight the attributes and skills they developed in their classwork and through their various experiential assignments, according to 

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The Best Data Job Simulations on Forage to Jumpstart Your Career

When you’re searching for a data job you want your resume to shine. And while tailoring yours to the job description is a good way to go, you know you’re not the only person who’ll do that. Having experience in …

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