Welcome to the Reflect, Discover & Explore Multiple Interests Community!

Career development is a lifelong process. As your interests, skills, and experiences grow, your career plans and goals will shift to align with this new information. Don’t feel pressured to “have it all figured out” right away; instead, think of career development as a research project — one that takes patience and time to produce strong results. 

Whether you’re a first or second year student thinking about majors or exploring potential career paths, or a third or fourth year student gathering new information or considering post-Tufts options, the Reflect, Discover & Explore Multiple Interests community is for you. You’ll find self-assessment information, career competency resources, advice for evaluating options, and connections to people who are ready to support and encourage you.

Campus to Career: Tips for Summer Interns

Say This … Instead of That

The way you say things matter, especially in the workplace. Try these helpful phrase “swaps” to improve your communication skills:

“This makes no sense” SWAP “Can you help me understand?”

“I’m sorry, but I …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Campus to Career: Tips for Summer Interns

Understanding Organizational Culture (Nonprofits, Startup, Government)

Every organization has its own culture, shaped by its values, goals, and working style. Understanding this culture can help you navigate your internship more effectively and integrate into your team. Below are a few …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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Campus to Career: Tips for Summer Interns

First Day Feels: Tips to Settle In

Starting a new internship is a big step—and it’s okay if your first day feels a little awkward or overwhelming. Here are a few tips to help you get grounded and feel more …

By Sheryl Rosenberg
Sheryl Rosenberg Associate Director
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What are Third Party Recruitment Agencies?

Third party recruitment agencies (ex. Robert Half, Beacon Hill Associates) are organizations that contract with employer clients to assist them with outreach and recruitment for a specified role(s).   These agencies also work directly with candidates looking for jobs, including graduating …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Making the Most of your First Summer Internship

If you are heading out on your first internship this summer, we wanted to put together some advice, tips, and resources on ways to make the most of your summer experience.

1. Be Early & Prepared!

One of the best …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Employer Insights: Veeva Systems

The Employer Relations team is working with employers to highlight different aspects of their organizations, from applications, to culture, to diversity, and more. We plan to showcase employers from across all career industries throughout the semester, so check back soon …

By Willa Mayo
Willa Mayo Recruiting Coordinator, Employer Relations
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Advice on Finding Research Positions

Look inside and outside of your academic department

What are the research interests of faculty?

Who are the post-docs and graduate students and what are the issues that they are studying? Do any of these projects align with your interests …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Featured Resources

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 …

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 …

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: