Career Trends in Health Care: Nurse Practitioners

When you think of impacting patient care outcomes and medicine, do you only think of going to medical school?  According to the Tufts Pre-Health Advising office, there is a notable increase in the amount of students at Tufts who are …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Gov 101 … Working on Political Campaigns

This is the first installment in our “Gov 101” series where we will focus on topics like working on political campaigns and working in local & state government. Customize your weekly On TRACC email by selecting the “Government” tag under …

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 Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

Tufts alumni, Nawal Khan, A’24 shared the following about being an Intern with the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

What did you do as an intern at this organization?

I assisted with the coordination of public hearings. This …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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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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Resource Spotlight : Environmental Business Council of New England & the EBC Career Center

According to its website, the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) was “the first organization in the United States established to support and foster the development of the environmental industry…with the goal to enhance business and job growth of …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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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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Featured Resources

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 …

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

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

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: