E-News - September 14, 2009
 

Welcome to a new academic year!  This newsletter will keep you up-to-date with Career Services programs, events, and deadlines.  It's never too early to begin thinking about your job, internship, or graduate school goals, and our office is here to help you with these important processes.  We welcome you to come in and see us in person, and we also have a wealth of information and resources available to you on our website:  http://careers.tufts.edu

 

Stop by the Career Carnival - Sept 16, 12-2pm, Tisch Library Patio  (Rain Date: Sept 23)

How can you make the most of your year?  What can Career Services do for you?  Stop by the carnival, meet our staff, and get all the info you need, plus food, music, and raffles!

 

New to Career Services?  Drop-in!

Drop-Ins are held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12-1pm in the Dowling Library. Learn about our resources or ask a career counselor a question. No appointment needed.

 

In this newsletter:

 

 

Special Events

  • SENIORS:  Welcome to your senior year!  Whether you're new to Career Services or you've been to see us many times, take five minutes to watch our Career Orientation video to learn how to successfully navigate your senior year job search and/or grad school applications.

 

  • Resume Critique Nights - Sept 23, 24, 29, or 30
    Get your resume ready for the Career Fair on October 2nd as well as job and grad school applications. No appointment necessary - just walk in with your resume between 3:00pm and 7:00pm on Sept 23, 24, 29, or 30.   Click here for online resume resources from Career Services.

 

 

Click here for a quick list of employers attending the fair.
 

Upcoming Programs

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

 

  • Careers in Consulting

    • Tuesday, Sept 22, 7pm – 8:30pm
    Dowling Hall, Room 745
    Join employers and alumni for a discussion on applying for jobs, the interview process and consulting career paths.


  • Applying to Graduate School - Part I:  Assessing & Choosing Programs
    Wednesday, Sept 23, 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.


  • Law School Admissions Panel
    Thursday, Sept 24, 1-2:30pm
    Dowling Hall, Room 745
    Law school reps from Duke, Cornell, NYU, & Stanford discuss the application process and how top law schools make decisions.

 

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.

 

 

Other Deadlines

 

  • Governor's Office Internship Program - Monday, Sept 14
    Governor Deval Patrick's Office is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in a hands-on learning experience.  Click here for more information and application instructions.
     
  • 2010 Teach for America Corps Member - Next Application Deadline: Friday, Sept 18
    Teach For America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates and professionals - of all majors, backgrounds, and career interests - who commit to teach for two years in urban and rural public schools and become lifelong leaders in expanding educational opportunity.
     
  • Citigroup Finance Analyst - Saturday, Sept 19, 11:00pm
    Citi Finance is responsible for supervising all financial reporting and controls pertaining to the flow of capital into and out of the organization globally. The Citi Finance team encompasses a variety of specific functions including Treasury, Strategy, Business Development, Planning & Analysis, Audit & Risk Review, as well as Controllers.  Click here for more information on Citi Finance.  Be sure to follow the detailed application instructions in the job posting in Tufts Career Connect.

 

Employer & Graduate School Info Sessions

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

 

  • NYU Silver School of Social Work Info Table
    Thursday, Sept 17, 11am-2pm
    Mayer Campus Center
     
  • Monterey Institute of International Studies
    Thursday, Sept 17, 5-6pm
    Mayer Campus Center, Room 207 (Smith Room)
     
  • Hopkins-Nanjing Center, Johns Hopkins University
    Thursday, Sept 17, 5:30-6:30pm
    Dowling Hall, Room 745B
     
  • The D. E. Shaw Group
    Thursday, Sept 17, 6-7pm
    Dowling Hall, Room 745A
     
  • Cornerstone Research
    Monday, Sept 21, 6-7pm
    Dowling Hall, Room 745A
     
  • Analysis Group
    Wednesday, Sept 23, 6-7pm
    Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 

Off-Campus Events & Career Fairs

 

Individual Assistance

We offer many different opportunities to talk to a career counselor or peer advisor -- we can even answer your quick questions in same-day 20-minute appointments. Call 617.627.3299 to schedule appointments on anything from help with your resume and cover letters to job and internship search advice to interview practice or even choosing a major -- we're here to assist you! For a more detailed listing of the appointments we offer please visit: http://careers.tufts.edu/students/appointments.asp

 

Career Blog

Read alumni profiles, learn how to get a job, and find out what students do in Career Services. Find us on Facebook under Tufts Career Services Ambassadors. Become a fan to receive new blog posts including:

 

 
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