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Advice When Internships/Job Applications Ask for a Writing Sample

What is a writing sample?

A writing sample is an example of how well you summarize complex ideas, research papers, editorials, critiques (be sure to omit names), articles, journals, etc.  Make sure that what you send in with your internship …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Exploring the Games Industry

SMFA student Sam Webb and Professor Jason Wiser provided the content for this post.

Sam Webb (they/them) is a 2nd-year BFA student at SMFA, whose main focus is creating narrative through artworks. Their portfolio is available here. This summer, Sam …

By Katie Sullivan
Katie Sullivan Assistant Director
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Internship Spotlight: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Heather Wunsch (SMFA ’23) serves as the SMFA’s Polly Thayer Starr Studio Intern at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 

What do you do as an intern at this organization?

As the Polly Thayer Starr Studio Intern, I work with the …

By Katie Sullivan
Katie Sullivan Assistant Director
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The Benefits of Being Bilingual

Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …

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Video playlists to Learn about Sustainability

Can we find sustainable solutions for energy, water, food, stuff?
Learning about trends in sustainability efforts can make you a stronger candidate when it comes to internships and careers.
In these TED talks about Sustainability, scientists and inventors offer visionary solutions …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Top Consulting Firms

Are you interested in learning more about the top consulting firms?  Check out this Management Consulted article for the following information:

What makes a top consulting firm?
Types of top firms (general management & strategy, economic & litigation, nonprofit, and …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Alternative Protein Industry – Growing Opportunities

Recently I was talking with my older son, and he told me about the new ChatGPT bot can write “blogs” based on a prompt.  I thought it would be fun to try! My next blog for the Career Center was …

By Robin Kahan
Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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Opportunities of the Week

Here’s a quick rundown of some upcoming events, internships, and job listings for the Government/Law/International Affairs career community.

Upcoming Events–Visit links to learn more

Is Law School Right for you? — Jan. 31st
Tufts Virtual Career Fair — Feb …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Prepare for our Virtual & In-Person Career Fairs on 2/3 & 2/10

This spring semester we will be hosting two Career Fairs – one virtual, one in-person – for students to explore and connect with organizations across a variety of industries. All class years and majors are welcome!
This session will teach …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Candid Career Videos: Get Insider Info for Education/Nonprofit/Social Impact Careers

Check out the new Candid Career videos on the Tufts Career Center website!
What is Candid Career? A video library featuring thousands of interviews with professionals in various jobs. Each video offers a first-hand look at a particular career path, …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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