January 2011
10 posts
Prepping for an interview? →
Are you preparing for an interview? Check out our Interview Workshop, an online tutorial to give you an idea of what a successful interview is in today’s market. Just click on the link above to begin watching. Remember to come into OCS Monday through Friday from 1-4 PM to discuss any questions you might have!
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Are you preparing your resume? →
A resume should be a brief, informative summary of your abilities, education, and experience. It should highlight your strongest assets and differentiate you from other candidates seeking similar positions. Although it will not get you a job, a good resume can be an important element towards obtaining an interview.
Since the main purpose of a resume is to “pre-sell” you, always keep the...
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OCS Blogger: Professional Etiquette Dinner
If you’re like most Harvard students, you probably have at least a basic knowledge of polite manners―after all, much of Cambridge life revolves around a series of highly structured social processes which continually test one’s ability to succeed in interpersonal interactions. Between punch for the finals clubs, recruitment for the Greek organizations, on-campus interviewing, and the...
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OCS Blogger: NYC Fashion and Retail January Trek
Harvard, Fashion, NYC
Led by Bob Cohen, 17 Harvard freshmen through seniors trekked by day to Bloomingdale’s and Ralph Lauren. The trip was one of four January exploratory career experiences sponsored by Harvard OCS.
With some trekkers arriving from abroad just that morning, the day began early with a visit to Bloomingdale’s training...
OWAW at OCS →
Harvard students: Stop by OCS during the Optional Winter Activities Week January 18-21. We will have staff available from 10:00am until 4:00pm to help you as you explore jobs, internships, research, service, study, and fellowships—no appointment necessary! And make sure you check out our EXCITING SPECIAL EVENTS, many featuring fabulous guest speakers…including: Case in Point Case Interview...
