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

Filter Clear

Answers from Career Advisors … Applied and Haven’t Heard Back? Here Are Some Next Steps.

Published on May 18, 2022

So you found an interesting position, created a polished resume and tailored cover letter, hit submit, and then … crickets. You’ve waited about a week and haven’t heard anything.
While the lack of response is frustrating, try to remember that it’s generally …

By Susannah Krenn

How to Get Involved with Virtual Volunteering

Published on May 16, 2022

Want to make a difference from the comfort of your own couch? Whether you’re passionate about environmental conservation, reproductive rights, or alleviating worldwide hunger, there’s probably a virtual volunteer opportunity out there for you.

Many of us are a year …

By Idealist.org - Idealist Careers

3 Questions with Sarah Tralins, A14, Manager for Global Programs at U.S. Trade and Development Agency

Published on May 16, 2022

Welcome to “3 Questions with …”, a new 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.

Sarah Tralins, A14, Manager for Global Programs, …

By Susannah Krenn

NEW Case Interview Preparation Resource: Management Consulted

Published on May 13, 2022

We are happy to announce an exciting new partnership with Management Consulted!

Management Consulted is the world’s leading resource for consulting and case interview preparation. All Tufts students now have access to the entire Management Consulted library of resources:

500+ …

By Karen Dankers

How to Become a Change Agent

Published on May 11, 2022

Organizations can benefit from “change agents”—people who rethink, redesign, and restructure the way things work from within. Whether they reimagine entire programs or introduce new systems and technologies, change agents cultivate bottom-up problem solving and informal leadership at their organizations.

This description of a …

By Idealist.org - Idealist Careers

4 Tips to Avoid Freelancer Burnout, From Someone Who’s Been There

Published on May 11, 2022

It seems like yesterday that I found myself in a bathroom stall at my corporate recruiting company for what was at least the third time that week, trying to muffle the sound of my tears after a particularly brutal interaction …

By Deanna deBara - The Muse

How to Prepare for Virtual Job Interviews

Published on May 11, 2022

Health care organizations are rapidly transitioning to virtual video interviews when evaluating candidates to hire. Candidates must know what to expect when being interviewed virtually. Let’s look at common types of virtual interviews, common types of questions asked, and how …

By Patricia Bratianu RN PhD RH-AHG - Hospital Recruiting

1 2 3 … 39 Next »

Graduate Students