Cover Letter Tips for Recent Graduates

Searching for your first job after graduation can seem daunting, but with the right tools, like a polished cover letter, you can stand out from other candidates. Here are five tips to craft an impressive cover letter as a recent …

By Firsthand
We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Employer Highlight: Boston Plan for Excellence (BPE) – August 1st deadline

Boston Plan for Excellence (BPE): The Boston Teacher Residency and the Dudley Promise Corp

BPE’s mission is to drive exceptional outcomes for all students by developing great teachers and great schools. BPE has devised solutions to the toughest challenges faced …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Advice from a Recruiter – Standing Out in the Recruitment Process

Many of the tips and resources for standing out as a strong candidate will hold true whether your process is an in-person or a virtual one. As a recruiter who’s worked with Tufts students for a few years, I hope …

By Paul Riley
Paul Riley Recruiter
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Consulting: Early Application Deadlines for McKinsey, Bain & BCG

Are you interested in Consulting?  Three of the largest management consulting firms – McKinsey, Bain, and BCG (often called MBB as a group) – have June/July 2023 deadlines for internships and full-time positions with 2024 start dates.  Yes, this is …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Strategies for post-graduation success for diverse students

Navigating life post-graduation can be filled with ups and downs. For first-generation students, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ job seekers, it’s important to know what resources are available to help you succeed as you go through adulthood. The following five strategies can …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Top Consulting Firms

Are you interested in learning more about the top consulting firms?  Check out this Management Consulted article for the following information:

What makes a top consulting firm?
Types of top firms (general management & strategy, economic & litigation, nonprofit, and …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What Are They & How Can You Show Them Off in Your Job or Internship Search?

There’s no way around it. In your job or internship search, your skills matter. They tell potential employers not only what you can do, but how you can do it and even who you are. All your skills can generally …

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Resume Keywords: What They Are and How to Use Them

There’s tons of advice about creating a resume that gets results. And one of the common topics is resume keywords. Most advice says using keywords on your resume is crucial. And it is. The right resume keywords can and do …

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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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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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