| OCS News |
Office of Career Services Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences 54 Dunster Street Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-2595 |
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| Vol. 41, No. 13 |
Gregg Rosenblum, Editor, and Sarah Murphy, Assistant Editor |
Friday, April 25, 2008 |
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Have a great summer! This is the last issue of OCSNews for the 2007-2008 academic year. We hope you have an enjoyable summer break. The Office of Career Services remains open through the summer, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Make sure to check out the advice section for tips on summer planning!
Power 1/2-Hour Interview Workshop: Learn how to present yourself in person to employers and how to be prepared for different interview questions at this workshop on Monday, April 28 from 12:00-12:45pm in the OCS Conference Room.
Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships Preview: Learn about the Marshall and Rhodes Scholarships for postgraduate study in the U.K., and how to apply for Harvard College endorsement for each competition, at one of three preview meetings especially for members of the Class of 2009:OCS Handouts: OCS offers over 50 handouts, created by our counselors, with information on resources, advice, and more.
CareerBeam: Be sure to check out CareerBeam, a great resource available through OCS. Browse industry profiles, find tips on cover letters, resumes, interviewing, and job search strategies, discover industry contacts, and much more!
Crimson ~ Experience: The Crimson ~ Experience database of internship listings, available only to Harvard students, provides access to internship opportunities across a wide range of industries and geographic locations, including postings by Harvard departments and centers.
The Lowe Fund: The Lowe Fund assists current Harvard College undergraduates in financing travel to initial career exploration experiences. Learn more about the Fund.
UCAN: UCAN (the University Career Action Network) is a consortium of 19 schools from across the country, including Harvard, Yale, Princeton, the University of San Francisco, Emory, and Tulane. The UCAN Internship Exchange is a database of internship listings that gives students access to over 10,000 internships across a wide range of industries and geographic locations.
Resources by Career Area: For listings of print and web resources by career area, visit the Career Areas page.
Resource for International Students: The Harvard International Office (HIO) has a brief video which summarizes F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permission - what it is, when to apply, etc. Learn more about F-1 Optional Practical Training.
The Harvardwood Summer Internship Program (HSIP) opportunity list has been posted. The list will be updated daily. HSIP, cosponsored by Harvardwood, Harvard University's Office of Career Services and Office for the Arts, provides a list of summer internship opportunities in the arts, media and entertainment to interested Harvard students.
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As we slowly slip into spring in Cambridge, it is important to remember that summer is right around the corner. If you have not already settled on your plans for this summer, take some time now to start your search. For freshmen, the option of returning home to work in a familiar environment is often ideal. It will satisfy your need to save some money with no-cost housing and the assurance of work that you enjoy. Working at camps, restaurants, shops, and local tutoring programs are popular options for many freshmen and sophomores. If you want to take the familiar job that pays, consider using your networking skills to arrange one or two short-term, unpaid internship opportunities to supplement your experience this summer. The summer is long so think about putting several opportunities together. If a paying job ends in August, ask local professionals about the possibility of “shadowing” them for a week or two before you return to campus. Spending a week or two in a career environment that is of interest to you may be all it takes to confirm whether or not to proceed in that direction.
If finding something new and different to do this summer is more appealing, don't stop searching. Job and internship postings continue to arrive. Continue to watch UCAN and the Crimson ~ Experience Internship Database at OCS as well as the Student Employment Office job listings. Find all of these resources and more on the OCS Jobs/Internships page.
Individual counseling appointments: Counselors are available to meet with you one-on-one for 30-minute appointments to talk more in depth about all your career questions. To schedule an appointment, call the front desk at (617) 495-2595.
Drop-in counseling is available every day from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the OCS Reading Room. Drop-ins are on a first-come, first-served system; you may sign-up for a ten-minute slot beginning at 2:00 pm.
Walk-in hours are held frequently by most counselors. The weekly schedule is posted online and on the bulletin board in the reception area at OCS. Please note that walk-ins are subject to change. Call or stop by OCS for the most current available times. Walk-ins are on a first-come, first-served system; a sign-up sheet is posted thirty minutes before each scheduled walk-in outside the counselor's door for you to select a ten-minute time slot.
Resume and cover letter reviews are offered at OCS Monday through Friday from 1:30 - 3:30 pm. These ten-minute reviews are on a first-come, first-served system. The daily schedule is posted on the bulletin board in the reception area on the first floor.
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