Resources for LGBTQ+ Students & Alumni

The Career Center is here to support you as you explore your interests, gain experience, and work toward your goals. Check out the following resources for career exploration, internship/job search, and more.

The Herd is our networking & mentoring platform for student-alumni career conversations. In addition to talking with alumni whose career paths interest you, we encourage you to join our affinity groups on The Herd, which encourage productive interaction and networking through professional and social engagement, provide opportunities such as jobs, internships, volunteer roles, events, resources, and projects, and support the community’s professional and career development through advocacy.

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Top Sophomore Consulting Summer Internships/Programs

Many management consulting firms offer internship and exploratory programs for freshmen and sophomores. Why do firms have these sophomore programs? These Sophomore summer internships and programs are a great way to get your foot into the door at many top …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Career Exploration Resources for Pre-Veterinary Students

INFO on PURSUING VETERINARY CAREERS

Career Options for Early Career Veterinarians https://myvetlife.avma.org/rising-professional/your-career/explore-prepare-career-options-for-early-career-veterinarians

Animal Science Pathways https://www.agcareers.com/career-profiles/animal-science-pathway.cfm : Learn more about careers in animal science, including education requirements, job responsibilities, and more

Recorded talks by Tufts faculty at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. https://vet.tufts.edu/research/vet-talks/  In September 2021, …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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D.E.I. Initiatives in the Workplace

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) initiatives describe programs, guidelines, and resources that aim to mitigate and reduce the impact of inequality. D.E.I. initiatives can be found in the workplace, such as in how organizations hire candidates and compensate and promote …

By Sarah Reinbrecht
Sarah Reinbrecht Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Featured Resources

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 …

30+ Diversity & Career Discovery Programs for Finance, Consulting, Tech and More

Career Fellow David Zhao ’21 shares his story of how career discovery programs can help you explore top companies 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 …