Internship Spotlight: Martha’s Vineyard Sharks

Current student, Sophie Sommers, shared the following about being a Summer Intern for the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
During my time as a Social Media and Marketing Intern I took on …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Smithsonian Gardens – Internship Opportunities for Summer 2026

Smithsonian Gardens (SG) provides an array of learning experiences through its internship program thanks to the wide diversity of services and programs it offers at the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum complex. Interns will learn skills in a broad …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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3 Questions with Kelley Vendeland, ’09, Vice President of Marketing and Sustainability at Energy Recovery

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. 

1. In just a few sentences, please …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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How a Recruiter Reviews Your Resume

Research has shown a recruiter initially spends 6-8 seconds looking at your resume. And while some will say it is closer to a minute, either way, you don’t have much time to get a recruiter’s attention.

Why do they spend …

By Kathy Spillane
Kathy Spillane Assistant Director, Business & Finance
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Career Tools : Preparing for a Scientific Poster Presentation

Poster presentations at scientific conferences can provide early-career researchers with valuable opportunities to practice their communication skills, receive feedback on their research, and expand their network.   Here are some handy tips that can help your next presentation shine!

Ensure there …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Make the Most of Handshake:  Job & Internship Search

Welcome back to Tufts! 

The Tufts Career Center would like to share some ways to best utilize Handshake for your job and internship search process.    As a student, you have the ability to set-up your profile, update your preferences, and …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Employers with Dedicated Early Career Programs for Freshmen and Sophomores

Finding the right early career program is a great way to gain hands-on experience, build networks, and bridge the gap between academic knowledge and the working world. Participating in internships, fellowships, or rotational programs can help build critical skills, form …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Featured Resources

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

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 …

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:

The Handshake App is available for download on both iOS and Android.

What is Handshake?

Handshake is Tufts University’s primary …