Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact

Transferable Skills: The Key to Landing Your Dream Job

For many people, making a career switch might feel like you’re starting over from scratch. But that’s not true: You have transferable skills. “Most job seekers think the skills they use for their current job only translate for that particular …

By Shelby Simon - The Muse
The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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How to Find Nonprofits

Finding nonprofit organizations that does work you care about is easier than you think. Perhaps you are looking for a meaningful internship for fulltime job, at an organization that is addressing a specific issue area, or, just want to discover …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security

Current Tufts student Jack Steen shared the following about being a Summer Intern at the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Diplomatic Security…

What did you do as an intern at this organization?

Performed undercover research assignments to track subjects, …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Careers in Social Impact Week 2023: Schedule of Events

We have an exciting line-up of programs taking place during Careers in 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 the …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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How to Become a Quantitative Analyst

Are you interested in learning about career paths for a Quantitative Analyst?  Check out this Forage article for the following information and more:

A quantitative analyst is a type of financial analyst that uses math, statistics, and coding to help …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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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 Assistant Director
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Working at Museums

Museums are educational organizations that collect, preserve, and present important artifacts and works of art for the public to view and study. In the US, most museums and cultural institutions are non-profits. Museums are organized by their collections (art, history, …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg 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 …

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 …

Join us for our Spring ’23 Career Fairs!

Calling all Jumbos! This spring we will be hosting two general career fairs – one virtually and one in-person! These …

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 …