Student-Alumni Flash Mentoring Month

JANUARY IS “FLASH MENTORING” MONTH

Over 3,500 Harvard alumni representing a variety of fields and professions have signed up on the MCS Firsthand Advisors platform to connect with you. January is a great time to get advice on different career pathways, strengthen your informational interviewing skills, and expand your network.

What is MCS Firsthand Advisors?

MCS Firsthand Advisors is a platform that connects you with Harvard alumni from around the world for a:

• Career conversation,
• Resume review, or
• Mock interview.

What to do:

Search alumni profiles and sign up for informal conversations with alumni that interest you.

How to do it:

Go to the MCS Firsthand Advisors platform, click the “Get Advice” button, and set up a password. Then use the platform to search, message, and schedule a meeting time with an alum.

What to say:

Check out the MCS Expand Your Network webpage to prepare and to get the most out of your “Flash Mentoring” discussion. Questions might include:

• What was your first job after you left Harvard?
• How did you spend your summers while you were a student?
• What skills did you learn at Harvard that have helped you throughout your career?
• What are your favorite parts of your job? What do you find most challenging?
• Based on my skills, education, and experience, what other career paths do you suggest I explore?
• Who else would you recommend I speak with?

Explore options, get connected, and jumpstart your career during Flash Mentoring Month!

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