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How to Increase Your Networking Email Response Rate

For many people, networking can be harder than interviewing. You might not know whom to reach out to, how to reach out, or why people aren't responding to your networking emails and requests. This can be very disheartening, especially when …

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How to Problem-Solve Like a Management Consultant

Traditionally, the art of problem-solving has been the professional domain of management consultants. However, you don't have to be pursuing a management consulting career in order to be an adept problem-solver. Below are four mental models for effectively solving business …

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You Asked: What Does Shadowing or Volunteering in Non-Profits, Research, or Healthcare Look Like Now ?

Since we have all been in various stages of the COVID pandemic, current students interested in non-profits, medicine, or STEM careers may wonder: how does one get experience?  What should you be thinking about if you are interested in working …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Interview with Professor and Dean Karen Panetta – IEEE Spectrum

In a fantastic wide-ranging interview Professor and Dean of Graduate Education, School of Engineering Professor and Dean of Graduate Education, School of Engineering talks about her career, being a woman in engineering, AI now and in the future, and the …

By Robin Kahan
Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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How to Identify the Great-Fit Management Consulting Firm for You

The first job after you graduate can set the course for your future, so how do you make sure it’s the right one? Typical groupthink says to look for things like cultural fit, compensation, or brand. While these factors are undoubtedly pertinent to …

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3 Questions with Orhun Goral, E16, Consulting Manager at GEP Worldwide

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. 

Orhun Goral, E16, Consulting Manager at GEP …

By Robin Kahan
Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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Internship Spotlight: Family Equality Council

Recent Tufts graduate Elena shared the following about being a Community Events & Program Intern at Family Equality Council …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I was a Community Events & Program Intern for Family Equality …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Featured Resources

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

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

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

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

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

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