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 …

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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

Don’t see what you want on a job board? Here’s how to cultivate the opportunity you want and use the contacts you make to further your academic and professional career.

As a college student looking for an internship, you don’t …

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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Advice from Alumni after Engineering Networking Night

Our 17th Annual Engineering Student-Alumni Networking event was held on Thursday, February 17.  Again, this year, the event was virtual.  We had 86 alumni attend, and the 116 student participants got to practice their networking skills by asking questions and …

By Robin Kahan
Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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Insider Tips: Finance Networking Night

Welcome to Insider Tips, a recurring feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking students to share insight about our finance and consulting events. The following tips are about our Finance Networking Night from current student, Billy Wang. Finance Networking …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Join Us for Social Impact Week: March 7 – 11

We have an exciting line-up of programs taking place during our Social Impact Week! Visit the links below for more information and to RSVP.
Tisch College Solomont Speaker Series: “Revolutionary Nonviolence: Organizing for Freedom” with Rev. James Lawson & Kent …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Meet the Panelists – Diversity & Career Discovery Programs for Real Estate on Feb. 9

As a student at a liberal arts college, do you ever wonder how to enter into a career in real estate? 🤔 Are you fascinated by the idea of working in real estate or building wealth through investment properties? 👍 If so, …

By Kate Rettstadt
Kate Rettstadt Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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