Malakia Silcott

Associate Director

I focus on early career engagement programs, individual career advising, and teach a course on Personal Career Development. My background has included working with traditional and non-traditional aged students at commuter and residential colleges throughout Massachusetts, including Bunker Hill Community College, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern, and Brandeis University. I am the child of immigrants from Montserrat, West Indies, and I have a particular interest in studying the college adjustment, academic retention, and career development strategies of first generation college students, women in underrepresented careers, and international students.

I hold a Masters of Science degree in College Student Development and Counseling from Northeastern University, and prior to my graduate study I earned a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and Bachelors of Arts in African American Studies from Oberlin College. In my spare time I enjoy tennis, reading articles on personal finance, and attending dance and music performances.

Most interesting/unusual job: I worked at a card store reading cards out loud to the blind.

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Graduate School Advice: Life Sciences Edition!

Do you have any of the following questions about pursuing graduate school?
As an undergraduate, which research roles will help me to explore my interests while making me a competitive candidate for graduate school?
Is it acceptable to take some …

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3 Questions with Jesse Osmar Najarro, A’19, Research Associate, Behavioral Sciences

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a new feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Jesse Osmar Najarro, A’19, Research Associate, Behavioral …

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Internship Spotlight: M.O.T.H.E.R Lab

Current Tufts student Shubhecchha Dhaurali shared the following about being an Intern at the Maternal Outcomes for Translational Health Equity Research (M.O.T.H.E.R.) Lab

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
At the MOTHER Lab Research and Grants …

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Day in the Life: Entry-Level Scientist in Biotech

What are your responsibilities?

In my job, I investigate the solid form of a compound or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to see the way its molecules are arranged.

What are your responsibilities?

In my job, I investigate the solid form …

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How to Prepare for Virtual Job Interviews

Health care organizations are rapidly transitioning to virtual video interviews when evaluating candidates to hire. Candidates must know what to expect when being interviewed virtually. Let’s look at common types of virtual interviews, common types of questions asked, and how …

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3 Questions with Aubrey Flemming, A’20, Health Coach and Medical Assistant, Western North Carolina Community Health Services

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a recurring feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

 Aubrey Flemming, A’20, Health Coach and a …

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Tufts Institute for Global Obesity Research (TIGOR) Announces PAID Summer 2022 Internship Opportunities

The Tufts Institute for Global Obesity Research (TIGOR) is a cross-university institute at Tufts to advance obesity science for reducing the prevalence of obesity in national and international populations. Obesity presents an unprecedented global crisis. It is not only a …

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March is Women’s History Month — Check out these career events!

Since 1995, several US Presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as Women’s History Month. These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have …

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Internship Spotlight: The Clean Air Coalition

Recent Tufts graduate Flora shared the following about being a Community Organizing Fellow for the Clean Air Coalition …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I did a mix of tasks, like making phone calls and stamping …

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Want to Consider Options Beyond Full-Time Jobs? Pursuing Fellowships after Graduation

As Jumbos consider how their majors relate to the world of work beyond Tufts, it can be confusing to map out a timeline when you are trying to focus on classes and activities for the semester. For some students, you …

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