How to Become a Change Agent

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 …

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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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Early Recruiting Cycle for Summer 2023 Finance Internships

Have you heard about fellow students applying for finance internships for Summer 2023? Yes, that is correct – not this coming Summer 2022, but NEXT summer over a year away. We’d like to provide some information about these timelines so …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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How to create and benefit from your own internship

Don’t see what you want on a job board? Here’s how to cultivate the opportunity you want and use the contacts you make to further your academic and professional career.

As a college student looking for an internship, you don’t …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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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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 …

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 …

Where Do Tufts Students Intern?

It’s tempting to make assumptions about the type of internship, volunteering, or other work experience you’re supposed to pursue with …

Join us for our Fall ’24 Career Fair!

Calling all Jumbos! This fall we will be hosting an in-person Career Fair. This event is open to students from …

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 …