Finding an internship requires a proactive approach, utilizing Harvard’s extensive resources and building a strong network. By actively engaging with MCS advisors and resources, networking with alumni and peers, leveraging academic opportunities, and preparing thoroughly and applying strategically, you can enhance your chances of securing a valuable internship experience.

Where to start:

  1. Explore opportunities in Crimson Careers*.
  2. Perfect your resume and cover letter.
  3. Craft your LinkedIn Profile.
  4. Connect with alumni on MCS Firsthand Advisors*.
  5. Attend a career fair or employer networking event.
  6. Talk to an MCS advisor and create a plan!

*For current students and recent alumni of Harvard College, GSAS and HES.

For international students, consider enhancing your search by using Interstride, which features webinars on visa insights and a job board that highlights H1-B sponsoring employers in the US.

For Harvard College undergraduates, also consider exploring Harvard-Funded summer opportunities (includes research, study abroad and more), and save the date for the Summer Opportunities & Funding Fair.

Lessons from International Alumni

The International Alumni Panel, jointly planned by OCS and Woodbridge International Society (the club for international undergraduates at Harvard College), brought together three alumni who shared their experiences with undergraduate summer planning, finding a job post-grad, and managing visas. Ralph, …

By Ariana-Dalia Vlad '24
Ariana-Dalia Vlad '24
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Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

Applications for the University of California Santa Cruz Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program (conservationscholars.ucsc.edu) are typically due in January.    

Each March we select 20 early-undergraduate Scholars from around the country to participate in a two-year conservation mentorship program, with the …

By Anthony Arcieri
Anthony Arcieri Anthony Arcieri, Director of Undergraduate Career Advising and Programming, Architecture, Engineering, Environment Advising
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Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile: Notes from a Recruiter

*This post is adapted from “Recruiter Shares How She Finds And Evaluates Job Candidates On LinkedIn” by Robin Ryan, originally posted on Forbes.com on 11/1/2022.

Wonder how you might get discovered on LinkedIn? Curious about when a recruiter finds your …

By Robin Ryan
Robin Ryan
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