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Say This … Instead of That

The way you say things matter, especially in the workplace. Try these helpful phrase “swaps” to improve your communication skills:

“This makes no sense” SWAP “Can you help me understand?”

“I’m sorry, but I …

First Day Feels: Tips to Settle In

Starting a new internship is a big step—and it’s okay if your first day feels a little awkward or overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you get grounded and feel more …

As a computer science major, you may have set your sights on traditional tech roles in software development, data science, or systems engineering. However, if you’re passionate about using your skills for social good, the social impact and nonprofit sectors …

Policy and research play a fundamental role in shaping public discourse and influencing governments to invest in social impact. Many politicians and government officials rely on the research and ideas of policy researchers to implement new agendas or to raise …

Did you know there are two different career-related classes you can register for during the upcoming fall semester? Both are taught by Career Center Advisers, and are a great way to integrate you career exploration and planning into your day-to-day …

What is Corporate Impact?

The upside to using business to do good in the world is clear: corporations have an outsized financial imprint on the world, and so making that imprint more socially responsible could be a huge deal. Despite …

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a recurring feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Adrianna Muir, ’02, Director of Conservation Collaboration …

If you’re passionate about improving schools but not sure classroom teaching is your path, education consulting offers a way to support students at the systems level. Consultants help districts, nonprofits, and ed‑tech companies strengthen programs, analyze data, and design solutions …

What is Social Work, anyway?

Social work is a practice-based profession and an academic discipline that prioritizes human well-being and aims to help meet basic and complex needs of all people, with a particular focus on those who are vulnerable, …

McKinsey, BCG, and Bain (MBB) have released their application deadlines for this cycle, and they are earlier than in previous years! Consulting recruiting season is here and it is time to prepare your application.

Here are some next steps to …