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. Whatever your destination—academia or the private, public or nonprofit sectors—we help you set career goals and develop strategies and skills to achieve them.
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, CV, and Cover Letter Critiques are provided during career advising appointments or Career Lab/Drop-Ins.
Check out the Career Planning Process for Graduate Students, featuring:
- Tips & reminders for every phase of your career development journey
- Worksheets, presentations, and other resources to help you move forward
Programs & Workshops for Graduate Students
Just for Graduate Students — Professional Development Workshops
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 from Tufts Alumni Career Services
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 the Tufts Alumni Association. Register here for upcoming presentations.
Additional Career Programs from the Tufts Career Center
Visit Handshake for career fairs, networking nights, and other in-person and virtual programs.
Job Search in Academia
Your advisors, faculty, and mentors in your discipline are key supports in your academic job search. The Career Center also helps students assemble application materials, search and apply for positions, prepare for interviews and make decisions.
Job Search Outside Academia
Tufts 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.
Tufts Career Guide for Grad Students
This 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.
