Is Major Pharmaceuticals a Good Career Path?

The major pharmaceuticals industry is full of big ideas, big money, and — in terms of a career path — big opportunities.

An important economic and societal presence, the pharmaceutical sector develops, manufactures, and sells a virtual medicine cabinet stocked with prescription …

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Career Trends for Jumbos: Work in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, People Operations

If you are currently looking for a full-time job or your next internship, you most likely will interact with people who have human resources and recruiting roles, but have you ever considered one of these roles as a possible career …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Earning a Living at Nonprofits

Can I actually make a living working in nonprofits?

Yes! It’s a common misconception that individuals working in the nonprofit sector earn far less than their peers in the for-profit and government sectors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: VHA Healthcare

Current student Elayne Chen shared the following about being an Intern at VHA Healthcare …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an research assistant, I observed and guided research subjects, did data entry, and subject …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: The Anchan Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Current student Ameya Menta shared the following about being an Intern at the Anchan Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an intern at the Anchan Lab at Brigham …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Boston Landmarks Commission

Current student Lauren Fischer shared the following about being an Intern at Boston Landmarks Commission …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
My main project was comparing BLC’s paper survey forms of the Roxbury neighborhood to …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Careers in Health Education

What Is a Health Education Specialist?

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Health education specialists are individuals who have met baccalaureate-level (or above) required health education academic preparation qualifications. They serve in a variety of …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Tufts Career Center — Guide to Career & Life Design

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Career Center Summer Internship Grant Program

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

Too Good to Be True? Be on the Lookout for Fraudulent Employers

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

Tufts Career Center Professional Development Fund for Undergraduate Students

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with:

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