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Career Events This Week

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Upcoming Deadlines

Tufts Career Connect

Career Services Online Tutorials


 

Career Events, October 8-12

TUFTS CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, October 10
Stop by between 2 - 6pm, The Gantcher Center
Meet with over 100 employers from the non-profit, for-profit, and government sectors to learn about job and internship opportunities. Open to all students - First Year through Graduate students. Take advantage of this networking opportunity and be ready to market yourself to future employers.
For more information on the 120 employers that will be attending this year's career fair please visit http://careers.tufts.edu/cf07.htm

TUFTS MEDICAL DAY ON THE HILL
Wednesday, October 10
5:30 - 8:30 pm, Coolidge Room, Ballou Hall, 2nd Floor
Tufts’ first Medical Day on the Hill offers an evening of networking, panel discussions, and a keynote presentation dedicated to educating students about medical school and career paths in health professions. Dr. Jerome Kassirer, H98, from Tufts Medical School and the New England Journal of Medicine will be our featured speaker of the evening. Sponsored by Tufts Pre-Med Society, Tufts University Alumni Association, and Tufts Program for Health Professions Advising

LIFE AFTER TUFTS: A Parent's Guide to Career Development
Friday, Oct 12
12:30 pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745
A special program for your parents during Parent's Weekend. An overview of how students, parents, and Career Services can collaborate in the career development process. Donna Milmore, Assistant Director of Career Services, will examine roles, resources, and responsibilities of each stakeholder.

Info Sessions:

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General Dynamics- Electric Boat
Tuesday, October 9
6 pm, Halligan Hall, Room 106
Hear from representatives of General Dynamics- Electric boat. Company information available at http://www.gdeb.com/.

Price Waterhouse Coopers
Tuesday, October 9
6 pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A
Hear from recruiters with Price Waterhouse Coopers. Visit http://www.pwc.com for more information. Open to all students; Math and Economics majors encouraged as they are hiring for their Actuarial Division.

Bloomberg
Tuesday, October 9
7:30 pm, Dowling Hall, room 745 A
Interested in working for Blooomberg? Bloomberg will be holding on campus interviews for the position of Financial Software Developer on Wednesday, October 24. Come and hear from recruiters about careers at Bloomberg and specifics to this position. All students welcome at this information session.

Peace Corps Information Table
Thursday, October 11
11 am, Mayer Campus Center
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! Business Week, in May 2007 survey, noted that Peace Corps is one of the "top 5 best places to launch a career." Peace Corps Recruiter and Tufts Alumnus Josh Strauss will be on campus to talk about Peace Corps

US Navy
Thursday, October 11
11 am, Mayer Campus Center, Zamparelli Room
Lieutenant Ted Johnson with the United States Navy will be available to answer questions about the following programs. All students welcome. Financial aid and a guaranteed job after graduation!

Monitor Group
Thursday, October 11
6pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745A
Interested in working for Monitor Group? Monitor Group will be holding on campus interviews for the position of Undergraduate Group Consultant on Wednesday, October 24. Come and hear from recruiters about careers at Monitor Group and specifics to this position. All students are welcome at this information session.

Green Corps
Thursday, October 11
7:30pm - 8:30 pm, Dowling Hall, Room 745B
Hear from recruiters with Green Corps. More information at www.greencorps.org/

For a full listing of information sessions go to http://careers.tufts.edu/tuftscareerconnect

Outside Tufts:

"How I Became a Quant"
Tuesday, October 9
6:00pm - 7:30, Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus
Hear professionals discuss pivotal topics in the industry and answer questions about the field. Sponsored by the International Association of Financial Engineering. Register by Monday, October 8th at 5 pm at www.iage.org.

Save the Date!

MANAGEMENT TRAINING AND ROTATIONAL PROGRAMS PANEL
Monday, October 15
7pm, Dowling 745
Representatives from programs at BAE Systems, GE Aviation, Trip Advisors and Merck will discuss the pros and cons of starting your career in a rotational program. The panelists will explain how management development and rotational programs work, the application process and timing, and the profile of successful candidates will be explained. Information on numerous other training programs will be available at the event.

GOING ON IN PUBLIC HEALTH

Wednesday, October 17

5:30pm, Dowling 745B

Alumni and employers will provide industry advice and discuss their careers.

 

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
 

ENGINEERING CAREERS - TECHNICAL INTERVIEWING

Thursday, October 25

6:30pn, Anderson 210

 

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 39, 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

Mock Interviews
Friday, October 19
9-5 Dowling Hall
Receive great advice about your interviewing skills from an employer from your field. Deadline to register on Tufts Career Connect is October 12.

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:

  • Monday, 10/8 - Application Submission Deadline for Mutual Fund Accountant with State Street. (On-Campus Interview Date: 10/25/2007
  • Monday, 10/8 - Application Submission Deadline for Consultant, Strategy & Marketing Consultant with Simon-Kucher & Partners. (On-Campus Interview Date: 10/22/2007)
  • Tuesday, 10/9 - Application Submission Deadline for Analyst position with Putnam Associates, Inc. (On-Campus Interview Date: 10/23/2007)
  • Tuesday, 10/9 - Application Submission Deadline for business Analyst/Consultant position with Exeter Group, Inc. (On-Campus Interview Date: 10/22/2007)
  • Tuesday, 10/9 - Application Submission Deadline for Software Developer Position with Exeter Group, Inc. (On-Campus Interview Date: 10/22/2007)
  • Tuesday, 10/9 - Application Submission Deadline for Systems/Technical Consultant position with Exeter Group, Inc. (On-Campus Interview Date: 10/22/20070
  • Tuesday, 10/9 - Resume Submission Deadline for Investment Banking Corporate Finance Position with J.P. Morgan Securities Inc.
  • Wednesday, 10/10 11:59 pm Application Submission Deadline for Financial Software Developer position with Bloomberg LP. (On Campus Interview Date: 10/24/2007)
  • Thursday, 10/11 - Application Submission Deadline for Various Technical Positions with MIT Lincoln Laboratory. (On-Campus Interview Date: 10:25/2007)
  • Thursday, 10/11 - Application Submission Deadline for Engineer/Technologist position with General Electric Aviation. (On-Campus Interview Date: 10/25/2007)
  • Thursday, 10/11 - Application Submission Deadline for Morningstar Development position with Morningstar, Inc. (On-Campus Interview Date: 10/25/2007
  • Friday, 10/12 - Application Submission Deadline for Research Associate position with Cambridge Associates. (On-Campus Interview Date: 10/26/2007)

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:

  • Cover Letters: Using Correspondence to Promote Your Brand
  • Finding an Internship
  • How to “Work” a Career Fair
  • Successful Interviewing

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