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)

Featured Articles

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Job and Internship Search “How to” Guide

Published on February 3, 2023

Job and internship searches can feel chaotic, time-consuming, and worrisome. These 4 steps will give you a structure to keep you focused and organized. Make sure you’re revisiting each step as you learn more about the industry you are hoping …

By Sheryl Rosenberg

Video playlists to Learn about Sustainability

Published on February 3, 2023

Can we find sustainable solutions for energy, water, food, stuff?
Learning about trends in sustainability efforts can make you a stronger candidate when it comes to internships and careers.
In these TED talks about Sustainability, scientists and inventors offer visionary solutions …

By Malakia Silcott

Save the date for Social Impact Week: Feb 27 – March 2

Published on February 2, 2023

We have an exciting line-up of programs taking place during our Social Impact Week! Visit the links below for more information and to RSVP.
Public Affairs & Social Impact Consulting — Monday, Feb 27, 6:00 pm ET — Virtual

Join …

By Sheryl Rosenberg

Tufts E-Week+ – Go for fun, to meet others, and for your career!

Published on February 2, 2023

Wow. The line up of activities and events for Tufts EWeek+ is amazing. Something for everyone – starting with a big virtual networking event and ending with a talk by an astronaut. Some events are just fun and would be …

By Robin Kahan

Top Consulting Firms

Published on February 1, 2023

Are you interested in learning more about the top consulting firms? Check out this Management Consulted article for the following information:

What makes a top consulting firm?
Types of top firms (general management & strategy, economic & litigation, nonprofit, and …

By Karen Dankers

Alternative Protein Industry – Growing Opportunities

Published on February 1, 2023

Recently I was talking with my older son, and he told me about the new ChatGPT bot can write “blogs” based on a prompt. I thought it would be fun to try! My next blog for the Career Center was …

By Robin Kahan

Hot Jobs and Cool Internships for Engineering, Technology and Physical Science

Published on January 31, 2023

Years ago, the Career Center sent out a weekly email to Seniors called Hot Jobs and to Sophomores and Juniors an email called Cool Internships. Mostly we did this to ensure that students remembered that employers are putting positions into …

By Robin Kahan

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Graduate Students