E-News - October 5, 2009
 

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Career Events This Week

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

 

  • Using Facebook, LinkedIn, & Twitter in your Job Search

Monday, Oct 5, 6-7pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745

Learn how to use online social media sites to enhance your job or internship search and get tips on appropriate and effective strategies.

 

  • Internship Grants Info Meeting & Poster Session

Tuesday, Oct 6, 4-5pm Info Meeting, 4:30-5:30pm Poster Session

Dowling Hall, Room 745

Learn how to apply for funding for your summer internship, followed by a poster session in which Summer 2009 recipients will recount their experiences.

 

  • Careers in Finance

Tuesday, Oct 6, 6:30-8:30pm

Space is limited.  Pre-registration is required by October 2.

Tufts students from all class years are encouraged to join us for the biggest financial career symposium of the semester. Engage in round table discussions with alumni from State Street, RBS Sempra, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse, and more!  Co-sponsored by Tufts Career Services and the Tufts Financial Group.

 

Wednesday, Oct 7, 5:30-7:30pm

Brandeis University, Waltham, MA

Only 15 seats available. Tufts students must pre-register by calling Tufts Career Services at 617-627-3299. Agencies represented include the FBI, Department of Education, US Office of Civil Rights, US Customs and Border Protection Agency, Peace Corps, Federal Reserve, and Department of Public Health.

 

Thursday, Oct 8, 2-6pm

Northeastern University, Cabot Gym, 400 Huntington Avenue

OVER 190 EMPLOYERS! Come learn about full-time (post-graduate) positions and internship opportunities for now or in the future. For directions, a list of employers and "helpful hints" visit http://careerservices.neu.edu/career_fairs.

 

Career Events Next Week

  • Federal Job Search Workshop

Tuesday, Oct 13, 12-1pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745

For all undergraduate & graduate students interested in careers with the federal government.

 

  • Applying to Graduate School - Part II:  Writing a Statement of Purpose

Wednesday, Oct 14, 7-8:30pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745

Hear an insider's perspective on the application process - Milton Kornfeld, Ph.D, former graduate school dean with 30+ years experience in higher education.

 

  • For Your Parents - Life After Tufts: A Parent's Guide to Career Development
    Friday, October 16, 12:30-1:30pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745

 

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

 

 

Employer & Graduate School Info Sessions

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

 

  • Graduate Studies in History, Classics, & Archaeology at the University at Edinburgh
    Monday, Oct 5, 12-1pm
    Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 

Wednesday, Oct 7, 12-1pm

Aidekman Arts Center, Room 012

 

  • Goldman Sachs Boston Consortium Information Session and Interviews

Wednesday, Oct 7, 5-7pm

4 Points by Sheraton, Norwood, MA

To register for this event, please visit gs.com/careers and RSVP for the "2010 Goldman Sachs Boston Consortium".  Registration closes on October 6, 2009.

 

  • Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

Wednesday, Oct 7, 5:30-6:30pm

Cabot 206

 

  • Sun Life Financial

Thursday, Oct 8, 5-6pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 

  • Putnam Associates

Thursday, Oct 8, 7-8pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 

  • Teach for America

Thursday, Oct 8, 7-8pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745B

 

  • Fletcher Admissions Event: Graduate School in International Relations Panel & Networking Night

Tuesday, Oct 13, 5:30-7:30pm

Cabot 702 & Cabot Hall of Flags

 

Tuesday, Oct 13, 5:30-6:30pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745B

 

  • Wellington Management

Tuesday, Oct 13, 6-7pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 

  • Peace Corps

Wednesday, Oct 14, 12-1pm

Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 

  • Wellesley Financial Group Career Open House

Wednesday, Oct 14, 6-8pm

110 Cedar Street, Wellesley Hills, MA

 

  • VistaPrint

Thursday, Oct 15, 6:30-7:30pm

Anderson, Room 212

 

Saturday, Oct 17, 12:30-4pm

Pegasystems Headquarters, Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA

 

Off-Campus Events & Career Fairs

Thursday, Oct 8, 2-6pm

Northeastern University, Cabot Gym, 400 Huntington Avenue

OVER 190 EMPLOYERS! Come learn about full-time (post-graduate) positions and internship opportunities for now or in the future. For directions, a list of employers and "helpful hints" visit http://careerservices.neu.edu/career_fairs.

 

 

Individual Assistance

Resume Critique Week is over, but 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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