What is AI?

Humans and machines: a match made in productivity heaven. Our species wouldn’t have gotten very far without our mechanized workhorses. From the wheel that revolutionized agriculture to the screw that held together increasingly complex construction projects to the robot-enabled assembly lines …

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What Is the STAR Method? How to Use It in Interviews

The STAR Method

The STAR method is one of the best-known ways to plan an interview answer.

In fact, Amazon recommends that their candidates use this framework when answering behavioral questions about their Leadership Principles.

Even though you shouldn’t rely …

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Best job boards for female students who are searching for internships

Embarking on a professional journey often begins with the critical step of securing the right internship. For women entering the workforce, this is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and cultivate essential industry connections. The key to unlocking these …

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Deadline Approaching: Friday, Jan. 12th NextGen Leader Applications Due

Deadline Approaching: Friday, Jan. 12th NextGen Leader Applications Due – Disability:IN (disabilityin.org)

Disability:IN NextGen Leadership Program is a six-month mentoring program for college students and recent graduates (no later than 2022) with disabilities. Students are matched one-on-one with mentors from …

By Katie Fell
Katie Fell Assistant Director, Harvard College Still Deciding, Exploring, & Self-Assessment
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What is Ableism? | Confronting Ableism in the Workplace

Despite the significant number of people living with disability across the U.S.—and the world at large—widespread misconceptions about disability can cause ableist language and behavior to proliferate. 

But what is ableism, and how does it play out in the …

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Student Reflections on Studying Abroad

DayOnna Carson is a Winthrop house senior concentrating in Psychology. Last summer, she studied abroad with the Harvard Summer Program in Madrid, Spain.

“Living with a host family in Madrid and interacting with madrileños throughout the day let me challenge …

By Kristen Li
Kristen Li Summer Opportunities Funding Coordinator
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How to Deal with a Job Offer While You’re Still Interviewing

If you’ve been particularly industrious when it comes to your job search you might be feeling overwhelmed with emails, phone calls, and interviews, but what happens when you receive a job offer while you’ve got a bunch of other post-interview …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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The Network Effect: Why Companies Should Care About Employees’ LinkedIn Connections

Could increasing your LinkedIn connections set you apart in the job search process? A new study led by Frank Nagle, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at HBS seems to indicate that this might be the case.

“In today’s high-tech economy, …

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Resumes in Flux: Adapting to Job Market Changes and AI-Driven Tools

Resumes are an essential tool for job hunting. When job hunting, resumes must evolve to avoid hurting career prospects.

Crafting a resume can be a challenging task, with so many conflicting advice and recommendations available.

However, this is also an …

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13+ Jobs for English Majors

As a former English major, I know the pain of coming home during summer break just for someone to say, “Oh, what are you going to do with that degree?” Jobs for English majors may not be as intuitive as …

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