The Mignone Center for Career Success (MCS) is committed to supporting all Harvard FAS students, including those who identify as first generation / low income. MCS advisors are eager to work with you on all aspects of the career exploration process, including searching for and applying to internships, jobs, and graduate programs. Schedule an appointment with an MCS advisor to discuss potential career pathways, search strategies (job, internship, and graduate school), interviewing skills, resumes, and portfolio or LinkedIn profile reviews, and see our calendar of events for relevant programming.
Career exploration can feel especially overwhelming for first‑generation, low‑income (FGLI) students, who are often navigating unfamiliar systems, unclear timelines, and limited access to informal guidance. The recent panel co-hosted by PRIMUS and MCS brought together five Harvard seniors, each nearing …
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In this empowering episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we tackle the often-intimidating world of professional networking for first-generation college students and graduates. We understand that for many, the idea of ‘consulting’ or finding connections within an industry can feel completely foreign, …
Daniel Lobo graduated in 2014 and was an advisor at the Mignone Center for Career Success prior to attending UC Berkeley as a PhD Candidate in Sociology.
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