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Making the Most of Your Summer

Published on May 25, 2023

Congratulations on completing the academic year. We know that while many of you may be looking forward to a summer experience, others may still be seeking new opportunities.

If you are looking for a summer experience, consider: 

Making the …

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Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS)

Published on May 15, 2023

In recognition of a generous gift from Harvard College and Harvard Business School alumni Allison Hughes Mignone and Roberto Mignone, the former FAS Office of Career Services (OCS) has been renamed the Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS), Faculty of …

By Amanda Peters
Amanda Peters Director, Harvard Extension School Career Advising & Programming
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How to Evaluate a Startup as a Candidate

Published on May 15, 2023

Startups offer opportunities to engage with innovative and mission-oriented organizations and projects, but it can be hard to know how to evaluate which company is the right one for you. Recently, MCS spoke with Matt Crane, Founder of MGMT Boston, …

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