Consider a Public Service or Nonprofit Fellowship

There’s an increasing amount of fellowships for recent graduates who want to launch careers in public service and and nonprofits.

What are fellowships? 

Fellowships are often funded by foundations, private donors, or organizations and are designed to provide support to …

By Sheryl Livsey
Sheryl Livsey Associate Director
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Internship Spotlight: Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

Tufts alumni, Nawal Khan, A’24 shared the following about being an Intern with the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women

What did you do as an intern at this organization?

I assisted with the coordination of public hearings. This …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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How a Recruiter Reviews Your Resume

Research has shown a recruiter initially spends 6-8 seconds looking at your resume. And while some will say it is closer to a minute, either way, you don’t have much time to get a recruiter’s attention.

Why do they spend …

By Kathy Spillane
Kathy Spillane Assistant Director, Business & Finance
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Resource Spotlight : Environmental Business Council of New England & the EBC Career Center

According to its website, the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) was “the first organization in the United States established to support and foster the development of the environmental industry…with the goal to enhance business and job growth of …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Career Tools : Preparing for a Scientific Poster Presentation

Poster presentations at scientific conferences can provide early-career researchers with valuable opportunities to practice their communication skills, receive feedback on their research, and expand their network.   Here are some handy tips that can help your next presentation shine!

Ensure there …

By Malakia Silcott
Malakia Silcott Associate Director
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Insider Tips: Wall Street Prep

Welcome to Insider Tips, a recurring feature on the Career Center blog. We’re asking students to share insight about our finance and consulting events and resources. The following tips are about our Wall Street Prep seminar from Tufts alumnus Jacob Totz. …

By Karen Dankers
Karen Dankers Associate Director, Director of Tufts Finance Initiative
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Employers with Dedicated Early Career Programs for Freshmen and Sophomores

Finding the right early career program is a great way to gain hands-on experience, build networks, and bridge the gap between academic knowledge and the working world. Participating in internships, fellowships, or rotational programs can help build critical skills, form …

By Sue Atkins
Sue Atkins Associate Director, Employer Relations
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Featured Resources

What sparks your curiosity? Which kinds of activities make you feel energized and excited? How would you like to make …

Internships. An opportunity to gain exposure, explore and try ideas for your future, apply theory from the classroom out in …

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

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

It’s easy to say, “I would never be tricked by a scam employment offer!” But every year, students at universities …

The Career Center Professional Development Fund allows currently enrolled students to apply for funding to offset the costs associated with: