Welcome to the Government, International Affairs & Law Community!

Careers in this community focus on serving the public interest, analyzing and setting policy, and ensuring fundamental rights are upheld at the local, state, national and international level— whether it be in an NGO or non-profit, public, or the private sector. People who pursue careers in government, law or international affairs develop skills in writing, public speaking, developing fluency or high proficiency in a second language, interpersonal and intercultural communication, conflict resolution, outreach, systems-thinking, analysis and problem solving.

Examples of career pathways include (but are not limited to): activists, advocacy, analysts, community organizers, consulting, creative arts, education, engineering, finance and budgeting, international development, information technology and computer science, legal, politics, public policy, researchers, and local, state, tribal, federal, or global/international entities.

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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Attend Employer Events!

Are you looking for upcoming career opportunities and employer events? Well, that’s what the monthly Employer Events flyers are for! Our flyers showcase all upcoming events within the month. These events are a great opportunity to network, learn more about …

By Connie Chan
Connie Chan
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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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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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3 Questions with Naomi Moskowitz, ’23, NobleReach Scholar

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. 

Naomi Moskowitz, ’23, NobleReach Scholar

1. In …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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3 Questions with Mark Lannigan, ’23, Regional Assistant for Senator Ed Markey

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. 

Mark Lannigan, ’23, Regional Assistant for Senator …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Employer Insights: Meet Specialisterne USA

The Employer Relations team is working with employers to highlight different aspects of their organizations, from applications, to culture, to diversity, and more. We plan to showcase employers from across all career industries throughout the semester, so check back soon …

By Willa Mayo
Willa Mayo Recruiting Coordinator, Employer Relations
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Featured Resources

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 Fall ’24 Career Fair!

Calling all Jumbos! This fall we will be hosting an in-person Career Fair. This event is open to students from …

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:

Virtual Work Experiences

Virtual work experiences are a great way to set yourself apart, build your skills and your resume, and explore what …