E-News - September 21, 2009
 

We welcome you to come in and see us in person, and we have a wealth of information and resources available to you on our website:  http://careers.tufts.edu

 

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.

 

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Special Events

  • Resume Critique Nights - Sept 23, 24, 29, or 30

Dowling Hall, Resource Library
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.

 

  • Prepare for the Fair - Wednesday, Sept 30, 6-7pm
Dowling Hall, Room 745

Get tips from Jessica Bushell from Osram Sylvania on how to make the most of the Career Fair.  Click here to view a 12-minute online fair preparation workshop from Career Services.

 

  • Tufts Career Fair - Friday, Oct 2, 12:30-4pm

Gantcher Center

Talk to employers from more than 80 organizations about full time jobs and internship opportunities.  Open to all majors, all class years.  Click here for a quick list of employers attending the fair.

 

 

 

  • Senior Career Orientation Video:  Thanks to the 500+ students who have already watched the Senior Career Orientation video and congratulations to raffle winners Michael Degatano, Ari Dukas, Alex Green, and Rebecca Levin-Epstein!  Haven't watched the orientation yet?  There's still time!  In this five minute video you'll learn how Career Services can help you attain your post-graduation goals.

 

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, 7-8:30pm
    Dowling Hall, Room 745
    Join alumni for small group discussions about applying for jobs, the interview process, and consulting career paths. Get a head-start by reading consulting career tips from alumni.


  • 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.

 

  • American Slang & Idioms Workshop for International Students

Tuesday, Sept 29, 12-1pm

Mayer Campus Center, Large Conference Room

Learn about speaking “American” in the workplace and gain a better understanding of the origins and use of common slang phrases.  Lunch provided.  Undergraduate and graduate students welcome.  Registration required - email Susannah.Krenn@tufts.edu.

 

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.

 

 

Employer Info Sessions

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

 

  • Cornerstone Research
    Monday, Sept 21, 6-7pm
    Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 

  • Towers Perrin

Tuesday, Sept 22, 1-3pm

Online Presentation - registration required at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/747762378

 

Wednesday, Sept 23, 12-1pm

Cabot, Room 206
 

  • Analysis Group
    Wednesday, Sept 23, 6-7pm
    Dowling Hall, Room 745A

 

Off-Campus Events & Career Fairs

Thursday, Sept 24, 10am-3pm

The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers

 

  • 6th Annual Out for Undergraduate Business Conference
    Oct 2-3
    New York City, NY
     
  • Government Careers Forum and Networking Event
    Wednesday, Oct 7, 5:30-7:30pm
    Sherman Hall, Hassenfeld Conference Center, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
    Only 15 seats available. Pre-register ASAP 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.

 

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

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