Graduate Students

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.


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3 Questions with Farzana Hoque ’05, Principal Advisor, ESG & Impact Investing at Climate Smart Ventures

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.

Farzana Hoque ’05, Principal Advisor, ESG & …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: United Nations Department of Global Communications

Recent grad Ran Guo, (’23) International Relations, Political Science (BA); Minor Philosophy shared the following about being an Intern at the United Nations…

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I’d say what you get to do …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Why Is Nursing a Great Career for Men?

The current president of the American Nursing Association (ANA), Ernest Grant, is the first male nurse to fill the role. He believes diversity in nursing is essential for patients.

He states in American Nurse Today,

“It’s important that the nursing …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Assistant Director
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3 Questions with Suzanne Corbett, ’03, Medical Social Worker

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. 

Suzanne Corbett, ’03, Medical Social Worker 

1. …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Sophomore Internship Opportunities in Finance/Consulting

Sophomore Internship Opportunities (& Sophomores getting ready for Junior Internships!)

Sophomores interested in a career in Finance or Consulting have a busy Sophomore year in store for them.  Not only should you be applying (& hopefully interviewing soon) for internships …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Spring In-Person Career Fair Resources for Students

This Spring 2024 season we will be hosting two career fairs: a virtual fair and an in-person fair. Please see the following resources to help you succeed and stand out at our in-person fair!

Spring 2024 In-Person Career Fair: Friday, …

By Maria Rivera
Maria Rivera Interim Recruiting Coordinator
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Understanding Corporate Social Responsibility

Interest in going into Corporate Social Responsibility is definitely on the rise. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is grounded in the idea that businesses can make the world a better place, or at the very least, reduce their negative social and …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Featured Resources

Education, Nonprofit & Social Impact Resume Guide

Every industry and sector has it’s own nuances, lingo, and values. How can you best position yourself for opportunities 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 …

Management Consulted

Management Consulted is the world’s leading resource for consulting and case interview preparation. All Tufts students now have access to …