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.

What are Third Party Recruitment Agencies?

Third party recruitment agencies (ex. Robert Half, Beacon Hill Associates) are organizations that contract with employer clients to assist them with outreach and recruitment for a specified role(s).   These agencies also work directly with candidates looking for jobs, including graduating …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Making the Most of your First Summer Internship

If you are heading out on your first internship this summer, we wanted to put together some advice, tips, and resources on ways to make the most of your summer experience.

1. Be Early & Prepared!

One of the best …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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New York State Agencies are hiring through the HELP Program

The HELP (Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement) program temporarily removes the civil service exam requirements for more than 100 direct care, health, and safety titles for thousands of positions across State agencies.

Jobseekers who meet the qualifications for any job title …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Advice on Finding Research Positions

Look inside and outside of your academic department

What are the research interests of faculty?

Who are the post-docs and graduate students and what are the issues that they are studying? Do any of these projects align with your interests …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Benefits to Attending a Symposium: Opportunities to engage in life-design and career exploration

We get it. The Tufts Career Center understands that incorporating these career activities along with your other student obligations can be quite challenging.

But we want you to know that making time in your schedule to attend symposiums and career …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Introduction to Working in Policy and Research

Policy and research play a fundamental role in shaping public discourse and influencing governments to invest in social impact. Many politicians and government officials rely on the research and ideas of policy researchers to implement new agendas or to raise …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Careers in Cognitive Brain Sciences can prepare you for a variety of career paths.

To assist you in learning about these career options, below are several job titles for which a degree in Cognitive Brain Sciences prepares students to pursue.  For more information about each career option, suggested resources are provided

NEXT STEPS?

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Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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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 …