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Advice When Internships/Job Applications Ask for a Writing Sample

What is a writing sample?

A writing sample is an example of how well you summarize complex ideas, research papers, editorials, critiques (be sure to omit names), articles, journals, etc.  Make sure that what you send in with your internship …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Current Tufts student Grace Hagopian shared the following about being a Summer Intern at MDOT  

What did you do as an intern at this organization?
As an Intern with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, I worked to develop strategies in …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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The Benefits of Being Bilingual

Bilingualism, or the ability to speak two or more languages fluently, can be a huge asset for job seekers. As a 2017 report by New American Economy discovered, the need for bilingual workers in the United States more than doubled …

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Becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer

Becoming a Peace Corps Volunteer is a unique opportunity to live and work abroad

What is the PeaceCorps? PeaceCorps is an independent agency and program of the United States government that trains and deploys volunteers to provide international development assistance. …

By Kelly Roberts
Kelly Roberts Assistant Director
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Save the date for Social Impact Week: Feb 27 – March 2

We have an exciting line-up of programs taking place during our Social Impact Week! Visit the links below for more information and to RSVP.
Public Affairs & Social Impact Consulting — Monday, Feb 27, 6:00 pm ET — Virtual 

Join …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Tufts E-Week+ – Go for fun, to meet others, and for your career!

Wow.  The line up of activities and events for Tufts EWeek+ is amazing.  Something for everyone – starting with a big virtual networking event and ending with a talk by an astronaut.  Some events are just fun and would be …

By Robin Kahan
Robin Kahan Associate Director, Engineering Career Services
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Top Consulting Firms

Are you interested in learning more about the top consulting firms?  Check out this Management Consulted article for the following information:

What makes a top consulting firm?
Types of top firms (general management & strategy, economic & litigation, nonprofit, and …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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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 …

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 a particular …

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 …