CAREER SERVICES e-News

Welcome

Welcome: September 10-14

Welcome to the 2007-2008 academic year of Career Services e-News.

We hope you’ll check this weekly newsletter to learn about the wide range of events and opportunities available to you as an undergrad at Tufts. Career Services is here to help you with all aspects of your career exploration, from choosing a major and finding an internship to applying to grad schools or full time positions.

Please register on Tufts Career Connect – our new database –to receive targeted emails from us related to YOUR interests. (See Below)

Best wishes for the fall. We look forward to meeting you,

Jean Papalia
Jean Papalia, Director
Tufts Career Services

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:

Search for and apply for job and internship opportunities online
Upload multiple resumes, cover letters and other employment related documents
Know which companies are coming to campus for career fairs or for on-campus interviews
Apply and sign up for on-campus interviews
View and RSVP for career events
Update your profile to be included in resume books and targeted emails
And Much More!

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.

Save the Date!

CAREERS IN CONSULTING
Tuesday, September 18
A panel of Tufts alumni, in a variety of consulting roles, will discuss their careers and offer advice on breaking into this competitive field. Hear how Tufts graduates have established careers at leading firms including Monitor Group, and Cambridge Associates.

APPLYING TO GRADUATE SCHOOL: ASSESSING & CHOOSING PROGRAMS
Wednesday, September 19
Hear an insider’s perspective on the application process offered by a former Graduate School Dean with 30+ years of experience in higher education. Determine your objectives, develop a timeline, and access resources, from program research to funding.

GRADUATE SCHOOL IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Tuesday, September 25
Thinking of graduate school in International Affairs? Admissions representatives from five distinguished schools in International Affairs will be on campus to discuss requirements and application deadlines. Schools attending: The Fletcher School, Tufts University; School of Public and International Affairs, Columbia University; School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University; Master of Science in Foreign Service Program, Georgetown University; Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University.

TUFTS ON WALL STREET- Registration now open
Friday, September 28
Join Career Services for a trip to NYC to learn about careers in finance. Attend two alumni panel discussions and conclude the day with a networking reception with Wall Street alumni hosted by JP Morgan. Buses will leave in early morning and return at night. Advanced registration is required and space is limited. Register at the front desk of Career Services, 740 Dowling Hall. Visit http://careers.tufts.edu/students/events/finance/wallstreet.htm for event details and registration fees.

TUFTS CAREER FAIR
Wednesday, October 10
Meet with over 90 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. Log in to Tufts Career Connect to view a list of registered employers.

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.

Career Trends and Resources

Career Site of the week:

FastWeb
FastWeb is the largest online source of local, national and college-specific scholarships

Career Services Web Resources

WebCenter houses all of our resources that require a password! You no longer have to remember all the various passwords, instead just your WebCenter login. Those resources on our website that require a password will automatically direct you to WebCenter. We hope you find this a convenient addition.

Article of The Week:

The Do’s and Don’ts of Sending an Email to Potential Employers*
Do:

Be sure to focus on the employer, not yourself. In other words do not use many sentences starting with “I.”
Keep the message short. Long messages are overlooked as they appear intimidating.
Have an effective subject line. A good subject line will attract the reader’s attention as well as contain what the message is about.
Send from a “good” email address. Your address should be professional (i.e. John.Smith@tufts.edu as opposed to partyanimal@yahoo.com).
Make sure you sign your name or use an online signature.

Don’t:

Blast the very same email to multiple employers. “Form letters” are obvious to the reader.
Be informal. Treat email like you would treat a traditional letter you would send in the mail.
Use “emoticons” (i.e.:-> etc.). They are not appropriate when using email for business purposes.
Assume your communication is private. It is very easy to forward an email to others!
Conclude an employer received your email. With the use of spam filters, it is possible your email did not get to the recipient. This is a great excuse to call a hiring manager to ask if he/she received your message.

*Adapted from Susan Joyce’s article Do’s & Don’ts for Making Email Work

Article Links:

For more information on a particular field of interest, check out our Careers A to Z section

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

Click Here to view!

Special Events with Employers

Mark your calendars! Employers are coming to campus to meet you! Watch this section in e-news for up to date information:

Road Trip Nation
Tuesday, October 2
Visit the Green RV and define your own road in life. Location to be announced. Watch the Enews and our Website.

Prepare for the Fair
Tuesday, October 2
5:00 pm, Dowling Hall
Speakers from Bear Stearns and GE will give you tips for getting the most of your career fair experience

Resume Tips and Critiques
Tuesday, October 2
6:00pm, Dowling Hall
Have your resume critiqued by an employer so it is ready for the Career Fair. Pre-register for an individual resume critique through Tufts Career Connect - sign-up after Sept 10.

TripAdvisors
Thursday, October 4
iPods, T-shirts, and more, with Trip Advisor the sky is the limit. Location to be announced.

Tufts Career Fair

Tufts Career Connect

Mock Interviews
Friday, October 19
9-5 Dowling Hall
Receive great advice about your interviewing skills from an employer from your field. Pre-registration for an individual interview will be done through Tuft Career Connect – sign-up after Sept 25.

Career Services Around Campus

Career Services Staff will be around campus throughout the fall semester to answer career-related questions.

Tuesdays: 12-1pm, Mayer Campus Center and 3-5pm, Anderson Hall
Wednesdays: 12-1pm, Carmichael Hall
Thursdays: 3-5pm, Halligan Hall

Contact Us Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am - 5 pm http://careers.tufts.edu