Answers from Career Advisors … How can I stay in touch with networking contacts (a.k.a. interesting people) without seeming insincere?

It can be difficult to come up with reasons to email — beyond simply saying hello — but here are some things to consider:

A thank you.  It’s always nice to say “thanks again for talking with me” or “thanks …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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U.S. Forest Service is Hiring for Interns and Full-Time Positions: Dec. 7, 2021 Deadline

Join the U.S. Forest Service and be a part of an organization that is committed to caring for the land and serving people.

The Forest Service is recruiting for summer intern positions, with positions available for high school, college undergraduates, …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Want to Consider Options Beyond Full-Time Jobs? Pursuing Fellowships after Graduation

As Jumbos consider how their majors relate to the world of work beyond Tufts, it can be confusing to map out a timeline when you are trying to focus on classes and activities for the semester. For some students, you …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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How to Read a Job Description the Right Way—So You Can Stop Sending Resumes Into the Void

When’s the last time you read a job description? If you’re currently job hunting, your immediate answer might be something like “last night” or “a few minutes ago.” But ask yourself: When’s the last time you really read a job …

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Understanding the World of Nonprofits

What is a nonprofit?

Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations dedicated to addressing a particular social issue or advocating for a cause. These organizations benefit the public, rather than the financial interests of an individual, private shareholder, or group of people. The …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Social Impact Fellowships & Job Search Support Group

Alumni Jessie Lan ’21 talks about her experience getting involved with Second Day, and how it helped launch her career in Social Impact. 

During my senior year at Tufts, I joined the Community Scholars program, through Second Day. It’s a …

By Jessie Lan
Jessie Lan Lead Career Fellow
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Post-Graduate Govern for America Fellowship — Application Open!

Are you interested in exploring a career in government and public policy but not sure where to start? The GFA Fellowship (Govern for America) is a two-year paid opportunity for recent graduates to serve in high-impact roles in government across …

By Kate Rettstadt
Kate Rettstadt Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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How to Become a Foreign Service Officer

Thinking about a Foreign Service career someday? This blog post offers a helpful overview of the path to becoming a Foreign Service Officer (FSO), including answers to the following questions:

What does a FSO/diplomat do?
What are the Foreign Service …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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A few Career Events To Explore in October in Health, Life Sciences & Environmental Affairs

Wed, Oct. 6th  Energy Justice and Climate Policy: Lessons from Best Practice
https://tufts.zoom.us/webinar/register/6216318045285/WN_5cwBtgO9T4Cat8B-sggY-g
Join Tufts CREATE Solutions for a compelling discussion with Shalanda Baker, the Deputy Director for Energy Justice and Secretary’s Advisor on Equity at the United States Department …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Product Manager – Find Out More About This Role

Many students in Computer Science and Engineering get interested in a role called Product Manager at some point in their time at Tufts. Often, it’s either because they find they don’t want to program or design for a living, or …

By Robin Kahan
Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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