Internship Spotlight: McKinsey & Company

Tufts senior David Tan shared the following information about his internship with McKinsey & Company…

What was your role as an intern?

My role at McKinsey was a Business Analyst Intern.

How did you find this internship?

I found the …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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How a Recruiter Reviews Your Resume

Research has shown a recruiter initially spends 6-8 seconds looking at your resume. And while some will say it is closer to a minute, either way, you don’t have much time to get a recruiter’s attention.

Why? Why do they …

By Kathy Spillane
Kathy Spillane Assistant Director, Business & Finance
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Sophomore Internship Opportunities in Finance/Consulting

Sophomore Internship Opportunities (& Sophomores getting ready for Junior Internships!)

Sophomores interested in a career in Finance or Consulting have a busy Sophomore year in store for them.  Not only should you be applying (& hopefully interviewing soon) for internships …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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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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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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Consulting Firm Application Deadlines

Are you interested in Consulting?  There are many application deadlines coming up over the next few months for internships and full-time positions with 2024 start dates.  Yes, this is nearly a full year in advance!  Management Consulted has an updated …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Earning a Living at Nonprofits

Can I actually make a living working in nonprofits?

Yes! It’s a common misconception that individuals working in the nonprofit sector earn far less than their peers in the for-profit and government sectors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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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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12 Things To Do Over Winter Break

It’s winter break. You’ve slept, you’ve binge-watched, and you’ve eaten all the snacks your family keeps well stocked at home. You’re bored. You start looking at your calendar, wondering how you still have three more weeks of this.

When this …

By Ismenia Ginebra
Ismenia Ginebra
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FAQs about Self-Marketing Documents: Resumes, Cover Letters, and References

Tufts Career Center advisors answer your questions about creating resumes, cover letters, and more …

Should I only include paid work experience on my resume? What about my high school clubs and activities?

Read our answer

Is it worth submitting …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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