Affinities / Identities

3 Questions with Heresa LaForce, A20, Masters Candidate, Duke University

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a career advising feature on the Tufts University Career Center blog. We’re asking alumni of all graduation years and career interests to share a bit of their experiences and advice. 

Heresa LaForce, A20 Community …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact Resume Guide

Every industry and sector has it’s own nuances, lingo, and values. How can you best position yourself for opportunities in education, nonprofit, and social impact settings?

This resume guide will break down what employers in education, nonprofits, and advocacy settings …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Focus on … AGRONOMY: Careers in Soil Science & Agriculture

Agronomy: What Is It?

Simply stated: Agronomy is the science of soil management and crop production.

It is a subset of agricultural science that, through education and meeting professional standards, “looks at agriculture from an integrated, holistic perspective, informing …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT : The Forest Foundation ($8,000) Summer Fellowship Program

Forest Foundation fosters the next generation of leaders for the Common Good through placing college students in a comprehensive summer experience at a non-profit organization.

Paid summer interns are paired with exceptional non-profit agencies in Greater Boston; agencies whose missions …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Labor Market Insights for Jobs in Healthcare

We’re excited to tell you about a new tool to use in your career research. It’s a labor market insights database that allows you to access career data by keyword OR by industry and occupation.
You can also focus your …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Research Recruitment Week 2026 at Boston Children’s Hospital

Research Recruitment Week is an annual, invite-only event that gives upcoming graduates the opportunity to meet directly with hiring managers and principal investigators across Boston Children’s Hospital’s research community. Participants are hand-selected based on their academic achievements, interests, and potential fit …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Intern as a “Environmental Market Analyst” w/ Magnolia Land Partners

Contribute directly to the creation of real-world conservation projects around the country

Magnolia Land Partners has just announed their Environmental Markets Analyst : Summer 2026 Internship 

Responsibilities: As an Environmental Market Analyst at Magnolia, you will have the opportunity to …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Tufts Career Center — Guide to Career & Life Design

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

30+ Diversity & Career Discovery Programs for Finance, Consulting, Tech and More

Career Fellow David Zhao ’21 shares his story of how career discovery programs can help you explore top companies in …

Where Do Tufts Students Intern?

It’s tempting to make assumptions about the type of internship, volunteering, or other work experience you’re supposed to pursue with …

Too Good to Be True? Be on the Lookout for Fraudulent Employers

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

Tufts Career Center Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Students

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with: