From Here, to There Episode on Pursuing your Passion as a First-Generation Student with Victor “Marka27” Quiñonez ’03

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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Consider a Public Service or Nonprofit Fellowship

There’s an increasing amount of fellowships for recent graduates who want to launch careers in public service and and nonprofits.

What are fellowships? 

Fellowships are often funded by foundations, private donors, or organizations and are designed to provide support to …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Focus on … Political Risk Consulting & Analysis

📚 Political Risk Consulting: What Is It?

Put broadly, political risk consulting refers to a job focused on assessing the impact of political developments on organizations. This can range from analyzing how elections and changes of government — and the resulting …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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TRENDING – Environmental Hackathons !

Are you a problem solver and have an interest in collaborating with others to make an impact on the environment? If this is you, then participating in an environmental hackathon might be the next activity to add to your to …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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3 Questions with Shaan Shaikh, A’17, Fellow & Deputy Director, Center for Strategic and International Studies

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. 

3 Questions with Shaan Shaikh, A17, Fellow …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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How to Include Hackathons on your Resume

Documenting hackathon experience on a college student resume can be a great way to showcase your skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork. Here are some tips on how to do it effectively:

First, include a Separate Section for Projects or Hackathons. 

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott 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 …

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 …

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: