The Tufts Career Advisory Network (Tufts CAN)

The first university-wide networking resource for all undergraduate, graduate and professional schools

CONNECT with alumni who shared your student activities and interests
GET ADVICE from alumni in career fields that interest you
LEARN about graduate programs
BUILD your professional network
FIND alumni around the world

Tufts CAN is a tool for students and alumni seeking career related information, insight and advice. Advisors have agreed to share information about their careers, educational backgrounds, organizations, and job search techniques.

Networking

• Tufts Career Advisory Network (Tufts CAN) - a database of 9,000+ alumni advisors
• Search Tips - a helpful companion to using Tufts CAN
• Sample networking and thank you emails for Tufts CAN - get a jump start on your conversations
• General Networking Resources - an introduction to the process, networking guides and more
• The Importance of Networking - a short video

Search Tips - A helpful companion to using Tufts CAN

First time using Tufts CAN?

Returning Tufts CAN User?

• Go  to tuftscan.org and select “Search the Career Advisory Network” from the left tool bar
• Enter your user name and password

General Networking Resources

• Networking & Informational Interviewing packet - a new look at networking and sample networking emails
• The Vault Online Library - articles about networking and 90+ PDF career guides - log-in via Webcenter
• LinkedIn Grad Guides - short videos to help you make the most of this professional networking resource
• Using LinkedIn for Your Job Search - a helpful handout from Career Services
• Advice and Alumni Profiles from Communications Networking Night

The Importance of Networking

Importance of Networking CareerSpots.com © Download Quick Tips (PDF)

Still need some pointers? This short, 3-minute video will tell you a bit about why networking is key and give you tips on how you can start the process. For more CareerSpots videos, visit our Subscription Web Resources page.