International Affairs Virtual Career Networking Event 2009

October 27 - November 17

Co-sponsored by Tufts Career Services & The International Relations Program

What is the purpose of an online networking event, and why should I participate?
This program is a career exploration and networking opportunity for Tufts students interested in the field of International Affairs. The clear benefit to you, the student, is having access to the in-depth knowledge, experience, and advice of our global alumni.

How does a “Virtual Networking Event” work, and how do I participate?
Over the course of three weeks, students will have the opportunity to pose questions to participating alumni, by posting these questions to an online forum, or discussion board. Alumni will then have the opportunity to write responses at their convenience, convey advice, and create an ongoing dialogue with students. The forum is available for a limited time (three weeks) to encourage active participation.

How Do I Register?
Students should register beginning on October 26th by going to the link below and clicking on “REGISTER” in the upper right corner of the screen. Please create your own username (beginning with "student") and password, and fill in the required information.  Important:  All student usernames must begin with "student" to indicate that you are a student.  Click here to register.

To Review All Alumni Bios:
After you have registered, review the alumni profiles listed by going back to the front page of the forum and clicking on "Members" in the upper right hand corner of the page.  Click on each alum to review their bio.

To Post Questions:
Go to the front page of the forum and click on "Welcome to the 2009 Forum."  Post a question by clicking on "New Topic," fill in your questions and click on "Post New Topic."

Topics may include but are not limited to:

The broad array of career fields and paths under the umbrella of International Affairs;

Graduate degree program timing and selection;

How to find that first job after college;

General career related advice and anecdotes

Students should be aware that alumni may respond to the forum in the evenings or over the weekend since they have busy jobs, and some will even be responding from different time zones. The forum was specifically structured for 3 weeks to allow alumni to respond at their convenience. Please be patient and check the forum periodically throughout the timeframe!

Please review the Event Policies for students below.
By participating in the online forum, you agree to the following policies:

• Never ask for a job or internship, ask for information and advice instead.
• Read the profiles of registered alumni so that you can pose appropriate questions.
• During the forum, ALL questions from students MUST be posted to the forum. Do not send your questions directly to the email addresses of participating alumni during the forum.
• No form of soliciting, however worthy the cause, is an acceptable use of this forum.
• Forum administrators reserve the right to edit content deemed inappropriate.
• After the forum is closed, should you wish to continue conversations with alumni regarding their careers in international affairs, please ask the alum for permission to email him/her.

Sample Networking Questions

What was the event like last year?
Please click here to read a summary of last year’s event or here to read an article about it.

Questions?
Please contact Moira Todd, Program Administrator, International Relations Program, 617-627-2776 or Donna Esposito, Associate Director, Tufts Career Services, 617-627-5740.