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. 

Lisa Zingman, A’12, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

1. In just a few sentences, please tell us about your current job/graduate program/vocational endeavor.

I am a Senior Advisor at the U.S. Department of Human Services, Administration for Children …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Top 10 Jobs for Biology Majors

Biology is the study of living things. Given the sheer number of living organisms on the planet, there are a lot of jobs for biology majors across a plethora of sectors. Some biology majors become researchers and run labs, while …

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20+ Questions to Jump-Start Your Career Exploration

A strong understanding of yourself will be essential in navigating the twists and turns of your unique career journey. Get to know yourself! What are your values? What’s your personality type? What are you good at? What do you like? …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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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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Stay On TRACC! Customize Your On TRACC Email

What is the On TRACC email?

The ‘TRACC’ in On TRACC stands for “Tufts Recent Activity in Career Communities.” On TRACC is a weekly email customized to your career interests. You’ll stay up to date with opportunities, events, …

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