E-News - November 2, 2009
 

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Career Events This Week

Download our printable Fall 2009 List of EventsEvent details are available on the Career Services Google Calendar.

 

Open through Thursday, Nov 17

Interact with 50 Tufts alumni in international affairs through a global online forum.  Co-sponsored by Tufts Career Services and the Department of International Relations.

 

  • Dining with Confidence for Seniors

Register now in Career Services - Pre-registration required.  Space is limited.  Program cost is $8.  Call (617) 627-3299 to pay in points or drop off a check in Career Services, Dowling 740.

Friday, Nov 13, 12-2pm

Chase Center

Learn professional dining etiquette tips over a 4 course luncheon.

Co-sponsored by Tufts Career Services and the Tufts University Alumni Association.

 

Application deadline:  Wednesday, Nov 4

Program dates:  January 11-15, 2010

Co-sponsored by Tufts Career Services and the Communications and Media Studies Program.

 

  • Arts & Sciences Majors Fair

Wednesday, Nov 4, 12-1:30pm

51 Winthrop Street

For first and second year Arts & Sciences students.  Gain information in an informal setting from advanced undergraduates about major and minor options in all departments and programs.  Sponsored by Undergraduate Education.

 

  • Careers for Social Change: An Alumni Panel on Non Profits

Wednesday, Nov 4, 7:30-9:30pm

Sophia Gordon Hall, 1st floor Multi-purpose Room

Panel presentation followed by networking and refreshments.  Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations.

 

  • Jobs in the Media: Tips for Seniors

Pre-registration is required by Sunday, Nov 8.

Wednesday, Nov 18, 7-9pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745

Expert panelists from print and web journalism, radio, television, film, and advertising/PR will discuss their careers & strategies for breaking into media jobs.  Co-sponsored by Tufts Career Services and the Communications and Media Studies Program.

 


Career Events Next Week

  • Internship Grants Info Session

Monday, Nov 9, 12-1pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745

Learn how to apply for funding for your summer internship.

 

  • Engineering Tips from Employers:  Technical Interviewing

Thursday, Nov 12, 7-8pm

Anderson Hall, Room 212

Learn technical interviewing tips from Joe Smith at Mathworks.

 

Friday, Nov 13, 2-4pm

Remis Sculpture Court

Stop by the Fair anytime from 2-4pm to collect helpful information that will allow you to make the most of your winter break & second semester. Tips on budgeting, loan repayment, transitioning to a new city, networking, interviewing, salary negotiation and more.  Co-sponsored by Tufts Career Services and the Tufts University Alumni Association.

 


On-Campus Recruiting Deadlines

You may apply for the following positions with upcoming deadlines through Tufts Career Connect.  Many of these employers will hold first-round interviews on campus this fall.  More information on the Recruiting Program, including the full list of fall deadlines, is available here.  All online deadlines are at 11:59pm unless otherwise noted.

 

 

Other Deadlines:

 

The NY Interview Day is an off-campus program that provides interviews for full-time employment in Consulting, Law, Non-Profits, Government, and Publishing.  Consortium interviews take place in New York City, on Friday, January 8, 2010.  Housing and transportation are the student’s responsibility.  You must apply online for interviews by November 18.

 


Employer & Graduate School Info Sessions

All Information Session details can be found on the Career Services Google Calendar.

 

  • Overland Summer Programs

Tuesday, Nov 3, 6-7pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 

  • HighVista Strategies

Thursday, Nov 5, 6-7pm

Mayer Campus Center, Room 112

 

  • MetLife Financial Group

Thursday, Nov 12, 6-7pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 

  • Peace Corps

Monday, Nov 16, 12-1pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 


Off-Campus Events & Career Fairs

 

Pre-registration required by calling 617-627-3299.  Space is limited.

Thursday, Nov 5, 6-9pm

Sherman Function Hall, Hassenfeld Conference Center, Brandeis University

 

Monday, Nov 9

Harvard Campus

 

  • Stanford Teacher Education Program Information Session

Monday, Nov 9, 7-9pm

Boston University School of Management, Room 412 (595 Commonwealth Avenue)

 


Individual Assistance

You can get your resume critiqued at Career Services any time!

 

  • Quick Question Appointments - A career counselor is available 11am-12pm and 2-4pm, most weekdays to answer your quick questions or review a cover letter or resume. These 20-minute appointments are made on the same day by calling 617-627-3299 after 9am.
  • Peer Advisor Appointments - To discuss starting a resume or cover letter or to review a first draft, you may schedule a half hour appointment with a trained Peer Advisor by calling 617-627-3299 after 9am.

 

New to Career Services? Drop-In or make an appointment with a Career Counselor.
 

  • Drop-Ins are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12-1pm in Dowling Library. Learn about our resources or ask a career counselor a question. No appointment needed.
  • Career Counseling Appointments may also be made in advance by calling 617-627-3299.

 


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