Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s Internship Challenge & Data Science Internship Program

The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center’s commitment is to enhance career exploration for the next generation of life science professionals and expand the talent pipeline of our Commonwealth’s life sciences sector. As part of its robust portfolio of education and workforce …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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How to Find Organizations Committed to DEI Values

Most social-impact organizations today express a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

The National Council of Nonprofits encourages organizations to not only articulate their values, but to be guided by them and to integrate them into their daily operations. …

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Where Do Tufts Students Intern? The English Major Edition

It’s tempting to make assumptions about the type of internship, volunteering, or other work experience you’re supposed to pursue with a particular major. For instance, those who major in English all work in publishing, right??

The truth? An English major …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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10 Things To Do Over Winter Break

School is out and congratulations are in order! You’ve worked hard this semester to excel academically, keep our community healthy, and persevere the social and emotional storms that swept across our campus over the past 4 months. You are more …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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How to Decline a Job Interview Without Being the Worst

When a recruiter emails and invites you to interview for a job, your split-second reaction can range from “YESSSSS” to “ugh.” The “YESSSSS” next steps are pretty straightforward: You respond, schedule it, prepare for it, and shine bright like a …

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Employer Spotlight: National Security Innovation Network (NSIN)

 

XForce Fellowship Information: 

The X-Force Fellowship program is an opportunity for technologists and entrepreneurs to serve their country by solving real-world national security problems in collaboration with the United States military. The X-Force Fellowship program is full-time, in-person, paid …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Internship Spotlight: Attorney General of Massachusetts, Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau, Fair Labor Division

Recent Tufts graduate Lorenza shared the following about being a Summer Fellow with the Attorney General of Massachusetts, Public Protection & Advocacy Bureau, Fair Labor Division …

💼 What did you do as an intern at this organization? 

I worked closely …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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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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Internship Spotlight: Jewish Vocational Services (JVS)

Current Tufts student Ariel Derby shared the following about being a Summer Intern at Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) 

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I served as an Assistant Career Coach for immigrants and refugees. In …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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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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