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.
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? Why do they …
By Kathy Spillane
Kathy SpillaneAssistant Director, Business & Finance
Interested in nonprofits but don’t know where to start?
Start by understanding that while the term nonprofits can be used in different contexts, there are many different kinds of nonprofit organizations. Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations dedicated to addressing a particular social …
Join us on Feb 1, 2024 @ 12p-1pm *in-person* with Diplomat in Residence @ Tufts!
Thinking about joining the U.S State Department and want to learn more about the process, and taking the Foreign Service Officer test (FSOT)? If you want to …
Calling all Jumbos! This Spring there will be two career fairs – one virtually and one in-person! These events are open to undergrad and graduate students from all majors and programs who are interested in connecting with employers. Students are welcome …
The ‘TRACC’ in On TRACC stands for “Tufts Recent Activity in Career Communities.” On TRACC is a weekly email customized to your career interests. You’ll stay up to date with opportunities, events, …
By Susannah Krenn
Susannah KrennAssistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
The MIT European Career Fair (ECF) is organized by the MIT European Club and takes place at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Cambridge, MA. The Fair’s mission is to connect top-tier US students and young professionals with European …
By Susannah Krenn
Susannah KrennAssistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
