Career Trends for Jumbos: Sustainability Professionals

One career path that certainly overlaps with many industries and remains a popular career option for many Tufts graduates involves variety of jobs held by sustainability professionals who strive to make an impact on the operational practices of an organization, …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Assistant Director
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Top Tips to Prepare for a Virtual Career Fair

With the Tufts Spring Virtual Career Fair happening on Friday, September 30th from 1 pm – 4 pm (EST), we wanted to highlight some major perks about participating in a virtual fair. As a reminder, we have a student checklist …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Top Tips to Prepare for an In-Person Career Fair

Our Spring 2023 In-Person Career Fair will be held on Friday, February 10 from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm in Gantcher Center, and we wanted to highlight some major perks about participating in an in-person fair. As a reminder, we …

By Willa Mayo
Willa Mayo Recruiting Coordinator, Employer Relations
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From Mentorship to My Favorite Work Perk: Lessons I’ve Learned as a Developing Professional

The following Blog Post with great advice was originally posted in Fairygodboss https://fairygodboss.com/articles/from-mentorship-to-my-favorite-work-perk-lessons-ive-learned-as-a-developing-professional by Tufts alumna Nina Pittas.  It is reprinted here with her permission.

Nina Pittas joined Pear Therapeutics as an intern in June 2021 after she graduated with …

By Nina Pittas
Nina Pittas Associate Product Manager
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How to Give a Great Elevator Pitch (With Examples)

Though people are complex and so much more than just their jobs, in a new social situation you’re often asked, “So, what do you do?” or “What are you majoring in?” While you probably have a stock answer ready to …

By Forage
Showcase your skills. Find your career fit.
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Be Productive During Summer Break

Happy Summer! While it’s important to spend some time relaxing, you may also be asking yourself: how can I be productive and continue to learn over the summer? Whether you have specific internship or job plans already, there are many …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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3 Questions with Sarah Tralins, A14, Manager for Global Programs at U.S. Trade and Development Agency

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a new 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. 

Sarah Tralins, A14, Manager for Global Programs, …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Social Change Across Industries

The social-change landscape continues, it’s no longer just a world of non-profits, corps jobs, and community organizing – though those are some great paths to pursue! But maybe you’re drawn to finance but don’t want to “work for the man.” …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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How to create and benefit from your own internship

When I hear from First Years this time of year that they are not 100% of their summer plans I often talk describe what I call the “Choose your own adventure summer internship” which consists of a series of shadowing …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Meet the Panelists for Arts, Communications & Media Networking Night (March 31)

This year’s Arts, Communications & Media Networking Night on Thursday, March 31 will kick off at 6pm with a panel consisting of 5 Tufts alumni who currently work in Media & Arts. The panel will be moderated by Leslie Goldberg …

By Kate Rettstadt
Kate Rettstadt Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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