If you’ve ever had to pick people for your group or team, chances are you asked your friends to recommend people they know. In much the same way, many of the positions available are filled through personal referrals. Networking is making connections—talking with people who can provide you with information, advice, resources, and possible contacts related to your fields of interest. Develop your connections to learn about opportunities beyond campus interviews or what is posted on Crimson Careers.

6 Tips for Attending a Career Fair

Below are the top MCS tips for attending career fairs: 

Explore which organizations will be attending by logging into Crimson Careers > Events > Type=”Career Fairs & Expos.” Search and filter on things like who is looking for Master’s students …

By Deb Carroll
Deb Carroll Interim Director, Mignone Center for Career Success
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How to MCS: Explore Our Resources

Whether you’re new to MCS or have used our resources and services, we invite you to connect with us! MCS has many resources to help you whether you are just exploring your interests, or applying for an internship. Here are …

By Payden Carter
Payden Carter Staff Assistant, Client, Information, and Data Services
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Apply for Google Scholarship to Attend Professional Conferences

Google is offering scholarships for students to attend select industry conferences in business, tech and STEM. Conferences are a great way to learn about different industries and engage with employers. Google encourages students who identify as historically excluded in the …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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