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Career Events, February 19 - February 29

Break Into Engineering With Internships
Tuesday, February 19
7pm - 8pm, Anderson 211
Tufts engineering students will discuss their experiences, how they discovered their internships, and how to get the most from an internship.

How to Find an Internship/Summer Job Workshop
Wednesday, February 20
12pm - 1pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A
Looking for an internship for the spring or summer? Learn how to find an internship and how to apply.

The MBA: When, Where & Why?
Wednesday, February 20
7:00pm - 8:30pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745
Tufts MBA alumni describe the admissions process, what it's like to be a graduate student in business, and career paths after business school.

Federal Job Search Workshop
Monday, February 25
5:00pm – 6:30pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745B
The workshop will provide an overview of the civil service job and internship search processes and practical advice about preparing your materials for a civil service application.

Break Into The Environment with Internships
Monday, February 25
7:00pm – 8:00pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A
Undergraduates who have completed environmental internships will discuss how to find and make the most of internships in the field.

Careers for English Majors
Tuesday, February 26
7:00pm-8:30pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A
Learn how to leverage the skills and knowledge you gain as an English major in the world of work. Tufts alumni will discuss their career paths and how their English major contributed to their success. Refreshments served.

Working in the U.S.: American Slang and Idioms Workshop for International Students
Wednesday, February 27
12:00pm – 1:00pm, Mayer Campus Center Large Conference Room
Every language has its own slang and idiomatic expressions. Learn more about speaking "American" in the workplace and gain a better understanding of the origins and variety of common slang phrases used daily. Lunch will be provided. Email Susannah.Longenbaker@tufts.edu if you plan to attend.

Engineering Networking Workshop
Wednesday, February 27
5:30pm – 6:30pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745B
Learn networking basics and quick tips to use at this evenings networking event with alumni. Pizza provided.

Engineering Student and Alumni Networking Night
Wednesday, February 27
6:30pm – 8:30pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745
Enjoy informal conversations and networking tips from over 25 engineering and computer science alumni. No resumes needed. Business casual attire. All classes welcome.

Break Into International Relations with Internships
Wednesday, February 27
7:00pm – 8:00pm, Barnum 114
Undergraduates who have completed internships in IR will discuss how to find and make the most of internships in this field.

Employer and Graduate School Info Sessions:

Exploration Summer Programs
Tuesday, February 19
6:00pm – 7:00pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A

Air Force Physician
Wednesday, February 20th
12:00-1:00pm, Mayer Campus Center, Lane Room

CIA
Wednesday, February 20
5:00pm – 6:00pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A

Joint Warfare Analysis Center
Wednesday, February 20
5:30pm - 6:30pm, Crowe Room

MIT Lincoln Labs
Thursday, February 21
6:00pm – 7:00pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A

Peace Corps
Thursday, February 21
6:00pm – 7:00pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745B

Environment Massachusetts
Tuesday, February 26
7:00pm – 8:00pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745B

College Advising Corps
Wednesday, February 27
12:00pm – 1:00pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A

Off Campus

Athenahealth Open House
Thursday, February 21
5:30pm – 7:30pm, 400 North Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02472
Opportunities in Software Development, Client Operations, Claim Operations and Analytics. Please RSVP to greilly@athenahealth.com. To learn more about Athenahealth visit www.athenahealth.com.

New York Career Forum
February 29 – March 1
NYC-Penn Plaza Pavilion Exhibition Hall
Japanese-English bilingual job fair. Qualifications: Japanese-English bilingual, pursuing or having received a bachelor's degree or higher, current student or mid-career professional. For registration and more information visit www.careerforum.net
 

Upcoming Deadlines

For a full listing of application deadlines go to http://careers.tufts.edu/tuftscareerconnect

Save the Date

THE DUTKO FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

  • Info Session - Monday, March 3rd 12-1pm; Dowling 745B, application materials available
  • Application Deadline - March 28, 2008 by 5pm
    The Tisch College of citizenship and Public Service is pleased to announce the eighth year of the Dutko Fellowship Program. This bi-partisan program provides 10-month political and public policy fellowships in Washington, D.C. for graduating Tufts University seniors. The program is sponsored by Dan Dutko Memorial Foundation in partnership with the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service. For more information please click here.

    WORKING IN THE U.S.: INTERVIEWING WORKSHOP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
    Monday, March 3
    7:00pm – 8:30pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A
    This workshop will review the basics of interviewing, including what to expect and how to prepare for an interview with an American company. Participants will have the opportunity to practice techniques during the workshop.

    CAREERS IN GOVERNMENT & PUBLIC SERVICE
    Tuesday, March 4
    7:00pm – 8:30pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745B
    A panel of Tufts alumni will discuss their experiences working in a variety of roles in the public sector.

    CAREERS IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
    Wednesday, March 5
    6:30pm – 8:00pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745
    A panel of Tufts alumni, working in a variety or roles with a global context, will discuss their careers and offer advice on breaking into internationally focused work.

    THINKING LIKE AN ENGINEER CAN GET YOU ANYWHERE
    Thursday, March 6
    5:00pm – 6:00pm, Anderson Hall, Room 206
    Engineering alumnus, Barry Lewin, shares how his engineering background led him to his current career as a lawyer.

    LAW DAY ON THE HILL
    Friday, March 7
    4:00pm - 7:00pm, Cabot 206 and Hall of Flags
    REGISTER NOW at https://www.alumniconnections.com/olc/pub/TUF/events/TUF2154041.html
    Join members of the Tufts Lawyers Association for the 6th Annual Law Day on the Hill. Learn about the legal field from current law school students, practicing attorneys, and others who have experience in the field. Tufts alumni and a law school admissions representative will talk about the law school experience during a panel discussion, followed by a speed networking session and networking reception with area lawyers. All students are welcome.

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