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How to Stop Taking Rejection Personally

We all know that dreaded email: “Thank you for your time, but we're unable to extend you an offer …” We also all know the internal dialogue that immediately follows an email telling us we didn't get the job: I …

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Answers from Career Advisors … How can I increase the chances that potential employers will read my cover letter?

It’s frustrating to spend time writing a cover letter without if anyone will read it. We get it! That being said, we always encourage applicants to write strong, tailored letters. After all, you never know when that stellar doc will be …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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7 Questions You Should Definitely Ask When Interviewing for a Remote Job

If you’re interviewing for a remote job, digging into the culture of the company where you’re hoping to work should be a top priority. And understanding the remote work culture specifically is even more crucial. Why? As experts point out, …

By The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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3 Strategies for Answering “What Are Your Salary Expectations?” in an Interview

When you’re in the middle of a job interview, a question like “What are your salary expectations?” can make you panic. You don’t want to say something too high and price yourself out of a job you want or need, …

By The Muse
Expert advice to answer your career questions.
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FAQs about Self-Marketing Documents: Resumes, Cover Letters, and References

Tufts Career Center advisors answer your questions about creating resumes, cover letters, and more …

Should I only include paid work experience on my resume? What about my high school clubs and activities?

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Is it worth submitting …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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FAQs: Getting Started with the Career Center, Self-Assessment, and Career Exploration

Tufts Career Center advisors answer your questions about getting started with our office …

When should I start using the Career Center’s services and resources?

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Does my choice of major limit my career options?

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By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Types of Interviews

Depending on the company and type of position, your interview could be one  of these popular interview styles. You may not know for sure in advance, so it’s helpful to learn about the styles and what the interviewer is looking …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Class of 2023 Job Search Resources

All the Career Center staff want to say a huge CONGRATULATIONS on your Tufts graduation!

This resource is a round-up …

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 ’23 Career Fairs!

Calling all Jumbos! This fall we will be hosting two general career fairs – one virtually and one in-person! These …

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:

professional …