The Idealist Career Advice Guide to Starting a New Job

Between meeting colleagues, mastering skills, and tackling new responsibilities, the first three months at a new job can feel invigorating to say the least! But, of course, it will take time to build up the confidence to accomplish everything you …

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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 Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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The Everything Guide to a Career in Editing

I grew up near a small bookstore that always stocks at least two or three times as many books as what reasonably fits in the space. So they stack all the overflow in front of the shelves, two or three …

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Career Path Mini-Spotlight: Public Relations

Public Relations can be boiled down into two main responsibilities: promoting a brand and protecting it. On the promotional side of PR, professionals help businesses or individuals develop a positive reputation with the public through various unpaid or earned forms …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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3 Questions with Kareal Amenumey, ’21, National Museum of African American History and Culture

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

Kareal Amenumey, ’21, Full-time Research and Story …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Five Sisters Productions

Current Tufts student Rodney White shared the following about being a Summer Intern at Five Sisters Productions  

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
At Five Sisters Productions I was an assistant editor.

How did you find …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Weathervane Theater Company

Current Tufts student Emilia Dick Fiora del Fabro the following about being a Summer Intern at Weathervane Theater Company 

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I was an assistant tech creating costumes and participating in wardrobe …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Featured Resources

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 …

Vault Guides for Arts, Communications & Media

Have you explored our subscription to the Vault? Vault is a one-stop resource for career research, planning, and preparation. It’s …

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:

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