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Career Events This Week

Info Sessions

Save the Date!

Upcoming Deadlines

Tufts Career Connect

Career Services Online Tutorials


Tufts Campus Recruiting

Tufts Campus Recruiting provides graduating Tufts students the opportunity to interview with 40+ employers who visit the Career Center during the Fall and Spring semesters. For more information on Campus Recruiting and frequently asked questions please visit http://careers.tufts.edu/students/recruiting.htm

Career Events, October 15-19

SENIOR CLASS MEETING
Monday, October 15
12pm - 1pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745B
All members of the senior class are encouraged to attend one meeting. Learn how Career Services can help you attain your post-graduation career goals and how to use the new recruiting system - Tufts Career Connect.

MANAGEMENT TRAINING/ROTATIONAL PROGRAMS
Monday, October 15
7-8:30pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745
A panel of Tufts alumni and Program managers will clarify what is meant by management training, leadership development and rotational programs. Understand the pros and cons of entering one of these programs as your first job out of school.

GOING ON IN PUBLIC HEALTH
Wednesday, October 17
5:30 - 7:30pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745 B
Alumni and employers will provide industry advice and discuss their careers in public health.

LYON & BENDHEIM ALUMNI LECTURE
Wednesday, October 17
6:30PM - 8:30PM, Burden Lounge/Nelson Auditorium Anderson Hall
Laura Lang, A77, CEO of Digitas, Inc., the first global interactive marketing and media agency, will be the featured speaker. Lang will share how her experiences at Tufts have shaped her career and helped her lead Digitas to incredible achievements. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet a successful business and marketing entrepreneur and to network with alumni. Complete details and to register available at http://www.tufts.edu/alumni/lyonbendheim/

THIRD ANNUAL FINANCIAL CAREERS SYMPOSIUM
Thursday, October 18th
5:30 PM, Dowling 745A/B
The evening will begin with a keynote speaker and will be followed by a moderated alumni panel. After the panel there will be a catered networking reception where students will have the opportunity to meet and interact with Alumni with careers in the financial industry. The Symposium looks to educate Tufts students on the variety of careers available in the financial industry. Presented by Tufts Financial Group in partnership with Career Services.

MOCK INTERVIEW DAY
Friday, October 19
9am - 5pm, Dowling Hall, Career Services
Participate in individual mock interview with employers. Pre-registration is required through Tufts Career Connect.
-To view instructions on how to sign up for Mock Interviews please refer to Mock Interview Instructions.

Info Sessions:

GOOGLE GLITCH: Please note that Google has detected a glitch in their online calendars. When you view our Career Services online calendar, please refer to the times and dates on the calendar NOT the ones on the "More Details" page.  Dates and times on this newsletter are MOST ACCURATE.

IMS Health
Tuesday, October 16
6 - 7pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A

Peace Corps
Tuesday, October 16
7:30 - 8:30pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A
Are you interested in diversifying your background? Acquiring international experience? Learning a new language? If so, then Peace Corps can offer many unique opportunities for you! Peace Corps Recruiter and Tufts Alumnus Josh Strauss will be on campus to talk about Peace Corps.

Columbia Law School
Wednesday, October 17
12:00pm - 1:30pm, Dowling Hall, room 745 A

US Army Health Care Program Info Session
Wednesday, October 17
11 am, Mayer Campus Center

Citizen Schools
Wednesday, October 17
7:30pm - 8:30pm

For a full listing of information sessions or to apply for an interview go to http://careers.tufts.edu/tuftscareerconnect.

Outside Tufts:

LIVE LABS WITH KARIM FAROOKI
Wednesday, October 17
7:00-8:00 pm, Microsoft Live Meeting Presentation
Meet Microsoft Live Labs! Journey into the mind of Karim Farouki, Group Manager in Microsoft Live Labs, where you’ll learn about the innovative work his team is pioneering at the intersection of the thick client and the internet. So tune in and turn up your genius as Karim gives an overview of Live Labs, demos product, and provides insight into the cutting-edge projects his team is working on. Register at www.Hey-Genius.com/LiveMeetings.html  

AFI Conservatory- Presentation and Screening
Friday, October 19
10am - 12pm, The Coolidge Corner Theater, 290 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA 02446
Join AFI representatives for an introduction to the Conservatory's Master of Fine Arts film program and a screening of award-winning student films. This event is open to the public and free of charge. For a more in depth description please view the Career Services Events Calendar

Save the Date!

APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL: WRITING A STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Monday, October 22

7 pm, Dowling 745A
Hear an insider’s perspective on the application process offered by a former graduate school dean with 30+ years of experience in higher education. Learn how to crate a compelling application, with an emphasis on your essay content and strategy
 

INTERNSHIPS IN THE STATE DEPARTMENT AND ABROAD

Wednesday, Oct. 24

6 pm, Dowling 745B

Deborah Graze, the Diplomat in Residence based at Tufts, will present an overview and answer questions about internships with the State Department. Ms. Graze is a senior Foreign Service Officer with 25 years of experience in the U.S. diplomatic corps. She most recently served as U.S. Consul General in Milan, Italy, leading a team of approximately 90 people in promoting the U.S.-Italian partnership throughout northern Italy. This program will be Immediately followed by a panel of undergraduates who will discuss their internships abroad (Break into Internships Abroad Panel, 7:00pm, Dowling 745B).

 

ENGINEERING CAREERS - TECHNICAL INTERVIEWING

Thursday, October 25

6:30pn, Anderson 210
Bill Tice, a Tufts alumnus, and Emily Sullivan from Bose Corporation will discuss the types of questions you’ll be asked and how to prepare for interviews with a technical company.

 

BREAK INTO CAREERS WITH INTERNSHIPS

All events in Dowling 745B

Tufts students discuss their internship experiences and recommendations for securing and interning in these fields:

INTERNSHIPS ABROAD - Wednesday, October 24, 7pm

COMMUNICATIONS - Tuesday, October 30, 7pm

FINANCE - Monday, November 5, 7pm

NON PROFITS - Wednesday, November 7, 7pm

 

WOMEN FOR HIRE BOSTON CAREER EXPO

Wednesday, November 7

10:00am - 2:00pm, Boston Park Plaza, 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street

For more information please visit the online site at http://www.womenforhire.com/career_expos/fall_07/boston
 


Upcoming Deadlines

Junior Finance Resume Book
Books will be sent to alumni and employers working in the financial field who are interested in candidates for full-time analyst positions. Email your resume to tuftscareerconnect@ase.tufts.edu by Friday, October 19, 2007. Once your resume has been reviewed by Career Services, you will receive an email from tuftscareerconnect@ase.tufts.edu with instructions regarding NEXT STEPS. For complete details and participation requirements, log on to Tufts Career Connect.

On-Campus Interview Deadlines:

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


Tufts Career Connect

We are excited to announce the launch of our new career services recruiting site - Tufts Career Connect - http://careers.tufts.edu/tuftscareerconnect.

This new site will help you with your career planning by enabling you to:

Begin using Tufts Career Connect today! Enter the site as a student, click on the “Forgot your password?” link, enter your SIS ID as your username, and your password will be emailed to your tufts.edu address immediately. Log in today and begin by updating your profile with information on your major, interests (clubs, sports, activities), career plans, etc.

Career Services Online Tutorials

Get the info you need anytime in 15 minutes or less! Career Services is pleased to offer you these short presentations:

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