Where Do Tufts Students Intern? The Political Science Major Edition

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

The truth? A Political Science major — or any Tufts major for that matter — doesn’t limit …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Internship Spotlight: Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (MassHealth)

Current student Emilia Nathan shared the following about being an intern at Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (MassHealth)…

How did you find this internship?
I found my internship through Handshake during a Tufts Virtual Career Fair!

What …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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3 Questions with Lisa Zingman, A’12, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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. 

1. In just a few sentences, please …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Resource Spotlight : Using Zintellect to find STEM internships and fellowships w/ U.S. Government Agencies

The Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) connects talented and diverse college students, recent graduates, postdocs, and faculty to STEM and STEM-support internship and fellowship programs administered for the U.S. Department of Energy and more than 25 other …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Building Your Federal Resume

Every industry and sector has it’s own nuances, lingo, and processes for applying for opportunities. When applying for internships at jobs at US government agencies, there are some very specific instructions to follow using USAjobs.gov.

This guide will answer the …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Staying Organized During a Job or Internship Search

Many students tell me that it’s challenging to keep track of applications they have submitted to employers. It’s an understandable concern; there’s the date you initially send your email or submit your documents on a website, the response you receive …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Working in Diplomacy: Careers with U.S. State Department

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 …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant 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 …

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:

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

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