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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Insider Tips: Applying to Federal Government Jobs

Are you interested in working for the federal government? Or perhaps you are exploring government vs private sectors jobs. Federal agencies hire the best and brightest, and getting a federal job is often very competitive. Some agencies do not advertise, …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Top 4 Handshake Tools You’re Not Using

Hey there Jumbos!
Did you think Handshake was just a tool for scheduling an appointment to see a career advisor or looking for a job? Well, have I got some exciting news for you!

Handshake has myriad uses to not only …

By Misha D'Andrea
Misha D'Andrea Recruiting Coordinator, Employer Relations
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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?

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Is it worth submitting …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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FAQs: Getting Started with the Career Center, Self-Assessment, and Career Exploration

Tufts Career Center advisors answer your questions about getting started with our office …

When should I start using the Career Center’s services and resources?

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Does my choice of major limit my career options?

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By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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FAQs: Applying to Jobs and Internships

Tufts Career Center advisors answer your questions job and internship applications …

How many internships or jobs should I apply to?

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It seems like my friends are already applying to and interviewing for jobs, and I feel …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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FAQs: Networking, Career Conversations, and LinkedIn

Why is networking important? What are the best ways to network with Tufts alumni and employers?

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Is having a LinkedIn account important?

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By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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FAQs: Responding to the Current Health Crisis

A number of companies have cancelled internships, had layoffs, hiring freezes, etc. I am worried. Come July, the company might not have a job for me. Should I consider a graduate program? Is there something I should do besides worry? …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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FAQs: Finding Internships, Jobs, and Shadowing Opportunities

Tufts Career Center advisors answer your questions about finding experiential opportunities …

I want to set up a career/job shadowing experience. Can you give me any tips?

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Do I have to secure an internship after my first …

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