The Idealist Career Advice Guide to Starting a New Job

Between meeting colleagues, mastering skills, and tackling new responsibilities, the first three months at a new job can feel invigorating to say the least! But, of course, it will take time to build up the confidence to accomplish everything you …

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Social Change Across Industries

The social-change landscape continues, it’s no longer just a world of non-profits, corps jobs, and community organizing – though those are some great paths to pursue! But maybe you’re drawn to finance but don’t want to “work for the man.” …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Greater Grove Hall Main Streets

Current Tufts student Chloe Holder shared the following about being a Summer Intern at Greater Grove Hall Main Streets 

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I researched urban agriculture options that could be implemented in Grove …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Wayside Youth and Family Support Network

Current Tufts student Naomi Karmel shared the following about being a Summer Intern at the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network …

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I was mainly responsible for planning activities for the …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Environment America

Current Tufts student Devin Hart the following about being a Summer Intern at Environment America 

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
I worked an as intern for the Clean Water team advocating for all US waters …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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3 Questions with Aubrey Flemming, A’20, Health Coach and Medical Assistant, Western North Carolina Community Health Services

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. 

 Aubrey Flemming, A’20, Health Coach and a …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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How to Combine Tech and Social Impact

I’ve met a lot of students at Tufts who are looking to use their Computer Science major and/or skills for social change. Whether that be in the public sector, community organization, or in non-profits or NGOs. There are so many …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg 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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