How to Read a Job Description the Right Way—So You Can Stop Sending Resumes Into the Void

When’s the last time you read a job description? If you’re currently job hunting, your immediate answer might be something like “last night” or “a few minutes ago.” But ask yourself: When’s the last time you really read a job …

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Understanding the World of Nonprofits

What is a nonprofit?

Nonprofits are mission-driven organizations dedicated to addressing a particular social issue or advocating for a cause. These organizations benefit the public, rather than the financial interests of an individual, private shareholder, or group of people. The …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Introducing Designing Your Dream Career

Illustration by Marian Blair

Here at Idealist, we use our exclusive intel on the social-impact sector to create the most useful career content around, offering you what you need to find, land, love, and grow in your dream job. And …

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Getting Involved with Causes you Care About #foodjustice

How do you deepen your active citizenship and continue your commitment to solving complex challenges? Whether you are exploring mission driven career paths, or looking for ways to contribute to your community regardless of your day job, Melissa Acedera, Founder …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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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 career fields like finance, consulting, and tech. 

As an underclassman, there are few opportunities to engage with companies, especially prestigious …

By Chris Di Fronzo
Chris Di Fronzo Director of Career Services
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First-Year Guide to the Career Center

Your first year of college can be a big transition. New places to navigate, new people to meet, and new resources to learn. Not to mention adjusting to college level academics! It can all be a little overwhelming when it’s …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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How To Make the Most of Your Virtual Internship

Summer is fast approaching and a lot of us will be participating in virtual internships (again). I know that not being able to experience the workplace and meet your co-workers in person may make the experience less exciting and even …

By Ekin Ocalan
Ekin Ocalan
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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 …

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: