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A Day (or a Year, or a Career) of Service

Illustration by Marian Blair

Since 1986, the third Monday of the year has been the day on which we commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And in 1994, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was …

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Resume Keywords: What They Are and How to Use Them

There’s tons of advice about creating a resume that gets results. And one of the common topics is resume keywords. Most advice says using keywords on your resume is crucial. And it is. The right resume keywords can and do …

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How Long Does It Take to Hear Back After a Job Interview?

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn
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4 Key Tips for a Successful Interview

Interviewing for a new job can be a stressful, regardless of whether it’s your first time or if you’re a seasoned interview veteran. We’ve provided some great tips in the past to help you prepare for and conduct a successful …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Resource Spotlight: American Association of University Women

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a non-profit organization that works to advance gender equity in a variety of areas.  AAUW’s story begins in 1881, when a small group of female college graduates banded together to open the …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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How to Respond to a Job Interview Email (With Examples)

Whether the email subject line is “Interview Request,” “Availability for Interview,” or something similar, you’ve made it to the next phase of your job search: the job interview. In your excitement, you may dash off a quick email to the …

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Out for Undergrad Business Conference

If you are an LGBTQ+ student interested in business, check out the 2023 Out for Undergrad Business Conference!

The Out for Undergrad Business Conference is an opportunity for LGBTQ+ students to network with LGBTQ+ professionals, learn about business careers in …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Career Trends for Jumbos: Sustainability Professionals

One career path that certainly overlaps with many industries and remains a popular career option for many Tufts graduates involves variety of jobs held by sustainability professionals who strive to make an impact on the operational practices of an organization, …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Fall 2023 On-Campus Interviews (OCIs)

Did you know that some job and internship postings on Handshake include the possibility of interviewing with the employer right away? An employer may choose to post their opening as part of an OCI, or On-Campus Interview, for which they …

By Willa Mayo
Willa Mayo Recruiting Coordinator, Employer Relations
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Top Tips to Prepare for a Virtual Career Fair

With the Tufts Spring Virtual Career Fair happening on Friday, September 30th from 1 pm – 4 pm (EST), we wanted to highlight some major perks about participating in a virtual fair. As a reminder, we have a student checklist …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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