Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact

Advice When Internships/Job Applications Ask for a Writing Sample

What is a writing sample?

A writing sample is an example of how well you summarize complex ideas, research papers, editorials, critiques (be sure to omit names), articles, journals, etc.  Make sure that what you send in with your internship …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Current Tufts student Grace Hagopian shared the following about being a Summer Intern at MDOT  

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an Intern with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, I worked to develop strategies in …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

Heather Wunsch (SMFA ’23) serves as the SMFA’s Polly Thayer Starr Studio Intern at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 

What do you do as an intern at this organization?

As the Polly Thayer Starr Studio Intern, I work with the …

By Katie Sullivan
Katie Sullivan Assistant Director
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The Benefits of Being Bilingual

Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …

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Becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer

Becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer is a unique opportunity to live and work abroad

What is the PeaceCorps? PeaceCorps is an independent agency and program of the United States government that trains and deploys volunteers to provide international development assistance. …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Video playlists to Learn about Sustainability

Can we find sustainable solutions for energy, water, food, stuff?
Learning about trends in sustainability efforts can make you a stronger candidate when it comes to internships and careers.
In these TED talks about Sustainability, scientists and inventors offer visionary solutions …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Save the date for Social Impact Week: Feb 27 – March 2

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.
Public Affairs & Social Impact Consulting — Monday, Feb 27, 6:00 pm ET — Virtual 

Join …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Featured Resources

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 …

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 …

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
From Here, to There: A Podcast with the Career Fellows

How did they get from here, to there? Career Fellows talk to Tufts alumni about their career journeys, how they …