Little Prep Talk A

100% of students in the School of Humanities & Social Sciences complete at least one internship as part of the core curriculum, gaining real-world experience in the city of Boston. Our Leslie Ferrick McCafferty Career Center has designated career communities for students interested in Creative Arts, Design & Media, or Public Service, Law & International Relations, with specialized recruiting opportunities and events to build your networking skills—and your resume.

• Gain career insight and inspiration through alumni panels and networking events such as our Career Community Panels, in which alumni and industry professionals share insights into their careers and graduate school experiences.

• Meet dozens of top employers in one afternoon at our annual non-profit internship and career fair.

• Take advantage of our professional partnerships with regular off-campus events, such as the CCCOB (College Career Centers of Boston) Communications and Marketing Career Fair or Government Careers Forum, Boston Cultural Institute Information Roundtables (BCIIR) Panel & Networking Event or the annual Sports and Entertainment Career Fair at Fenway Park.

• Experience face time with recruiters through our regular McCafferty Career Center’s Industry Recruitment Series, in which recruiters from organizations across communications and media, government, nonprofits and more meet with students “speed-dating style” to provide information about their organizations, culture, hiring timelines and application procedures.

• Most importantly, check in with your Career Advisors early and often—they are here to learn more about your individual skills and career goals.

Graduates headed into the workforce need technical training and transferable soft skills to demonstrate fluency in their first roles. But to be truly career ready requires an understanding of your values, an enthusiasm for lifelong learning, and confidence in pursuing organizations and opportunities that align with your professional trajectory and that will enable you to make a meaningful impact in any stage of your career.

Because landing a job after college is more than the reward at the end of your journey—it’s the beginning of an extraordinary new one.

MAJOR: Graphic Design

INTERNSHIP: Graphic Design Assistant, The Fantastical, an award-winning fullservice boutique advertising and branding agency that counts ’47 Brand, iRobot, Beth Israel, Volkswagen, and Panera Bread among its clients.