E-News - September 28, 2009
 

Come to the Tufts Career Fair, Friday, October 2, 12:30-4:00pm, Gantcher Center

All students are invited to attend this annual event, our largest of the year. More than 85 organizations have registered, representing Education, Engineering, Consulting, Government, Finance, Healthcare, Law, Non-Profits, and more. These employers are recruiting for full-time positions as well as internships. Stop by the fair anytime between 12:30-4:00 to talk to employers about career opportunities, learn how to apply to their companies, and research different industries. Bring your Tufts ID and resumes. Business casual attire recommended.

To get ready for the fair, we are offering Resume Critique Nights (Sept 29 & 30) and a “Prepare for the Fair” workshop (Sept 30). Review the Career Fair Guide ahead of time to identify which employers you’d like to meet.

In this newsletter:

• Special Events
• Upcoming Programs
• On-Campus Recruiting Deadlines
• Employer & Graduate School Info Sessions
• Off-Campus Events & Career Fairs
• Individual Assistance
• Career Blog

Special Events

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

Gantcher Center

Talk to employers from 90 organizations about full time jobs and internship opportunities.  Open to all majors, all class years.  Bring your Tufts ID and resumes.  Business casual attire recommended.  Research the organizations ahead of time by reviewing the Career Fair Guide.  Click here for a quick list of employers attending the fair.

 

• Resume Critique Nights - Wednesday, Sept 29 & Thursday, Sept 30

Dowling Hall, Resource Library
Get your resume ready for the Career Fair on October 2nd. No appointment necessary - just walk in with your resume between 3:00pm and 7:00pm.   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.

Upcoming Programs

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

• 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.  Space is limited.  Registration required - email Susannah.Krenn@tufts.edu.

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

Monday, Oct 5, 6-7:30pm

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 Session

Tuesday, Oct 6, 4-5pm

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

Alumnae Lounge

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 and 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.

 

• 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. Tufts students must pre-register by October 2 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.

 

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.

• Professional Services Analyst, Full-time & Internship - The Nielsen Company - Wednesday, Sept 30
• Consultant - Arcadia Solutions - Thursday, Oct 1
• Solutions Center Analyst, Account Management Group Analyst, & Portfolio Analytics Group Analyst - BlackRock - Thursday, Oct 1
• Business Analyst/Consultant, Software Developer, & Technical Consultant - Exeter Group - Thursday, Oct 1
• Equity Research Associate - Fidelity - Sunday, Oct 4
• Project Manager - New England Consulting Group - Sunday, Oct 4
• Business Analyst - VistaPrint - Sunday, Oct 4
• Analyst - Analysis Group - Monday, Oct 5
• Finance Training Program - EMC - Monday, Oct 5
• Technology Associate Software Engineer - Putnam Investments - Monday, Oct 5
• Operations Management Leadership Program & Technical Intern - General Electric Aviation - Wednesday, Oct 7
• Economic & Valuation Services Associate - KPMG - Wednesday, Oct 7
• Software/Systems/Electrical/Mechanical Engineer - Raytheon - Wednesday, Oct 7
• Research Associate & Consulting Associate - Cambridge Associates - Thursday, Oct 8
• Various Technical Positions, Full-time & Internship - MIT Lincoln Laboratory - Thursday, Oct 8
• Analyst - Putnam Associates - Friday, Oct 9
• National Teaching Fellowship - Citizen Schools - Sunday, Oct 11

   

Other Deadlines

• White House Spring 2010 Internship Program - Deadline extension - Sunday, Oct 4

A White House Internship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable professional experience and build leadership skills. This hands-on program is designed to mentor and cultivate today’s young leaders, strengthen their understanding of the Executive Office and prepare them for future public service opportunities.
Visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/internships/ for more information and to apply.

 

• Goldman Sachs Full-time Operations, Human Capital Management, & Technology Positions - Sunday, Oct 11
  To apply for a full-time position, please submit an online application at gs.com/careers.

Employer & Graduate School Info Sessions

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

• Considering Pre-Law?

Monday, Sept 28, 12-1:30pm, Dowling 745

Wednesday, Sept 30, 4:30-6pm, Dowling 745

Sponsored by Tufts Pre-Law Advising

 

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

• Sotheby's Institute of Art

Wednesday, Oct 7, 12-1pm

Aidekman Arts Center, Room 012

• 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

Off-Campus Events & Career Fairs