What’s happening with the CWS — week of 9/9

Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Make sure you subscribe so that you receive the updates directly to your inbox! Monday, September 9 – Fulbright Q and A Info Session | 12:30 pm | PNE 127 – This information session will focus…

Smart ways to take advantage of summer opportunities

Summer should include a break from schoolwork, exams, and papers….but it’s a great time to do a few things to help you as you consider careers after Wellesley. Here are a few suggestions of things you might try! 1. Talk to people. Most people enjoy talking about themselves and their careers. Try to find ways to…

Spice up your cover letter with 2 easy tips

Have you almost fallen asleep reading your cover letters? Do you think they sound staid and formulaic? Have you read the advice and still can’t make yours sound like you? Cover letters often lack enthusiasm, personality, and individuality.  Here are two suggestions to help you avoid a boring cover letter: Begin by pretending you are…

Do’s and Dont’s of Economic Consulting

Considering a career in economic consulting? Check out these tips below from current students who have held internships within this industry. Do’s: Research the industry. Economic consulting is a special industry that stands at the crossroads of academia and the business world. Therefore, it does expect potential candidates to be equipped with basic research skills…

What’s happening with the CWS — week of 4/16

Below are this week’s upcoming events and deadlines at the CWS. These listings and more can be found in MyCWS. Tuesday, April 16 – Internship Pre-departure Orientation | 4:45 pm | Tishman Commons – This is a MANDATORY orientation for students receiving money from the CWS to participate in summer internships or service opportunities. Students…

Quick Tips to Finding Science Internships

Science majors! Still looking for an internship this summer? You might be wondering how you should approach searching for that science or medical internship you want. Here are some tips that can help you get started: Talk to your professors Your professors are important resources to talk to about finding a summer internship. They know…