First Generation

A Day (or a Year, or a Career) of Service

Illustration by Marian Blair

Since 1986, the third Monday of the year has been the day on which we commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And in 1994, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day was …

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Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills: What Are They & How Can You Show Them Off in Your Job or Internship Search?

There’s no way around it. In your job or internship search, your skills matter. They tell potential employers not only what you can do, but how you can do it and even who you are. All your skills can generally …

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From Here, to There New Episode on Breaking Into Finance with Jill Ford ’93

Ever wonder how they got from here, to there? Well now you can find out by tuning into the Career Center podcast, From Here, to There. Hosted by Career Fellows (current students!), we talk to Tufts alumni about their career …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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3 Questions with William Huang, IR’12, Program Officer, Citi Foundation

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. 

William Huang, ’12, Program Officer, Citi Foundation

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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From Here, to There New Episode with SMFA alumni, Helina Metaferia ’15

Ever wonder how they got from here, to there? Well now you can find out by tuning into the Career Center podcast, From Here, to There. Hosted by Career Fellows (current students!), we talk to Tufts alumni about their career …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Tufts Financial Network: Student Spotlight

This Student Spotlight was published by the Tufts Financial Network (TFN)
Spotlight on … Julia Karcher, A23

Julia Karcher, A23, arrived at Tufts in the summer of 2019 seeking an American academic experience that built upon her years in secondary …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Resource Spotlight: American Association of University Women

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a non-profit organization that works to advance gender equity in a variety of areas.  AAUW’s story begins in 1881, when a small group of female college graduates banded together to open the …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott 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 …

30+ Diversity & Career Discovery Programs for Finance, Consulting, Tech and More

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

Where Do Tufts Students Intern?

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

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 …