Tips from Career Advisors

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📚 Political Risk Consulting: What Is It?

If you’re passionate about politics, enjoy learning about diplomacy and have strong research skills, you may be interested in pursuing a career in the political risk sector. Put broadly, political risk consulting refers to …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Interested in K-12 Teaching? Here’s how to do it.

There are several potential roads to a teaching career. This infographic will help you consider which one might be best for you.  Click on the image to access a PDF version with links embedded.

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Where Do Tufts Students Intern? The Sociology Major Edition

It’s tempting to make assumptions about the type of internship, volunteering, or other work experience you’re supposed to pursue with a particular major.

The truth? An Sociology major — or any Tufts major for that matter — doesn’t limit you …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Internship Spotlight: Girls Who Invest & Morgan Stanley

Tufts junior Olivia Parra shared the following about the Girls Who Invest program and her internship with Morgan Stanley…

Tell us about your experience with Girls Who Invest. What was the application/internship matching process like and what did you learn?

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Which STEM Careers Are In Demand? 

Which STEM Careers Are In Demand? 

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) has summarized trends taken from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics to predict the fastest growing STEM careers in the United States.

The Oak Ridge …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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How to Prepare for Case Interviews

Welcome to our preparation tips for case interviews!  Whether you are just curious about case interviews or are planning to apply for consulting internships or full-time jobs, these tips and resources will help you feel more prepared and confident.

What …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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How to Follow Up After a Networking Event

“How To Follow Up After a Networking Event” was originally published on the Morgan Stanley website.

Networking events are a great way to meet industry players and suss out career opportunities, but following up is crucial. These tips will let …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Look Out for these Arts, Communications & Media Employers at our Career Fairs!

If you haven’t registered yet for our fall career fairs, the time to do so is NOW!  Register for the Virtual Career Fair (9/21) here and the In-Person Career Fair (9/29) here.  Below are just a few of the 100+ …

By Katie Sullivan
Katie Sullivan Assistant Director
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10 Things Most Students Don’t Know (But Should!)

We meet with First Years through Graduate Students in advising appointments, and it is always interesting to find out what students are surprised by.  Maybe this blog post is the way to share some of these things so they are …

By Robin Kahan
Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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5 Careers Making a Difference in Mental Health

<<  Originally published by  Bureau of Labor Statistics •  May 16, 2023  >>

The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that more than 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with a mental illness. Among adolescents, the prevalence of mental disorders is …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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