Graduate Students

We offer advising, workshops and resources for Masters and Ph.D. Students in the School of Arts & Sciences and Engineering and the SMFA at Tufts. We help you set career goals and develop strategies and skills to achieve them. Review this information for upcoming programs, highlighted resources and information to help you in the job search, whether your destination is academia or the private, public or nonprofit sectors.

Career Advising is available to discuss issues such as career decision-making, job search, networking, writing resumes, CVs and cover letters, and interview prep. Appointments can be made online; plan in advance to ensure you get help before an application deadline or interview.

Resume and Cover Letter Critiques are provided during career advising or quick question appointments.

Programs of Interest

Virtual Career Programs
Visit Handshake for virtual industry fairs, career workshops, and other online events.

Professional Development Workshops for Graduate Students
The Graduate School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Engineering provide a variety of professional development opportunities to give you skills for both academic and non-academic pursuits. They are designed to enhance the training offered through departments. Check out the most up to date listing of events/programs here.

Professional Development Series
Grad students are invited to participate in these hour-long presentations spanning topics such as personal marketing materials, job search, networking & LinkedIn, negotiation and career management, brought to you by Tufts Alumni Career Services. Register here for upcoming presentations.

Job Search in AcademiaYour advisors, faculty, and other mentors in your discipline are key supports in your academic job search. The Career Center is also available to work with you as you assemble application materials, search and apply for positions, prepare for interviews and make decisions about options.
View Resources for the Academic Job Search
Job Search Outside AcademiaTufts Masters and PhD grads are successful in careers in the private, public and nonprofit sectors. The Career Center supports grad students as they prepare documents, search and apply for positions, interview and make decisions about options.
View Resources for Job Search Outside Academia
Grad Career NewsGrad Career News is a monthly eNewsletter specifically for AS&E + SMFA grad students. It’s jam-packed with job listings, career events and helpful advice. In addition, each issue features an FAQ answered by expert career advisors and a spotlight on a career topic of interest to grad students.
View the Latest Issue of Grad Career News
Tufts Career Guide for Grad StudentsThis has been created to help students at the Master’s and Ph.D. levels begin the process of navigating career decisions and successfully planning for careers. Use it to strengthen your self-awareness and better understand how your grad education opens the door to a vast array of career options.
Read the Grad Student Career Guide (PDF)

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Build Your Network This Summer With One Easy Task

Published on May 22, 2023

Here at the Career Center, we are BIG fans of networking. Simply put, networking helps you gather information about things that interest you (e.g., majors, career paths, experiences) and also allows you to develop relationships with people who can give …

By Susannah Krenn

What Is a QA Engineer?

Published on May 22, 2023

QA engineers play a vital role in the software development cycle. And while they understand how to code, run tests, and squash bugs, the QA engineer does so much more. They also communicate, collaborate, and use their business acumen to …

By Forage

Corporate Jargon Gen Z Should Know

Published on May 18, 2023

There’s enough to worry about when entering the workforce: What are my responsibilities? Am I capable enough to do this job? Will my manager like me? Corporate jargon shouldn’t add to your stress. From terms like “bandwidth” to acronyms like …

By Forage

Opportunities of the Week May 2023

Published on May 17, 2023

Here’s a quick rundown of some upcoming events, internships, and job listings for the Government/International Affairs/Policy career community.

Upcoming Programs/Events–Visit links to learn more

Jumbos4Jumbos— runs May 15, 2023 to Aug 31, 2023 is a program connecting undergraduate …

By Kelly Roberts

How to Deal with a Job Offer While You’re Still Interviewing

Published on May 17, 2023

If you’ve been particularly industrious when it comes to your job search you might be feeling overwhelmed with emails, phone calls, and interviews, but what happens when you receive a job offer while you’ve got a bunch of other post-interview …

By Firsthand

Consulting: Early Application Deadlines for McKinsey, Bain & BCG

Published on May 16, 2023

Are you interested in Consulting? Three of the largest management consulting firms – McKinsey, Bain, and BCG (often called MBB as a group) – have June/July 2023 deadlines for internships and full-time positions with 2024 start dates. Yes, this is …

By Karen Dankers

How to Prepare for Case Interviews

Published on May 15, 2023

Welcome to our preparation tips for case interviews! Whether you are just curious about case interviews or are planning to apply for consulting internships or full-time jobs, these tips and resources will help you feel more prepared and confident.

What …

By Karen Dankers

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