10 Things Every First Year Needs to Know

  1. Where to Begin: Not sure how to start figuring out your career? Don’t stress! One of our Career Advisors put together a simple guide that explains how the whole process works. Follow the link to take a quick read.
  2. Handshake: The #1 place that students find jobs and internships. You’ll also use Handshake to schedule appointments with Career Advisors. Log in and create your profile. Watch this helpful Introduction to Handshake video to get started.
  3. Career Communities: The Career Center is organized by 7 Career Communities, each with its own customized page on our website featuring resources, opportunities, and a lead advisor to guide you as you explore your various interests. Follow this link to begin exploring our career communities online!
  4. Career Lab: Your go to space for resume and cover letter reviews, quick questions, and advice. Open 5 days a week and no appointment needed! Head to the Career Lab during your first semester to receive an introduction to the Career Center and our resources. Check out the schedule here
  5. Appointments: All students can schedule one-on-one appointments with Career Advisors using Handshake. After checking out the Career Lab and learning more about the Career Center, schedule a general appointment to get started with an advisor or a career community specific appointment to explore your specific interest areas.
  6. On TRACC: The ‘TRACC’ stands for Tufts Recent Activity in Career Communities. It’s a weekly digest email you’ll receive that’s personalized to your interests. It’ll include career blogs, job & internship listings, events, and more. Log into the website and customize your preferences today — here’s how
  7. Career E-News: This is a newsletter you’ll receive at the beginning of each week. It’s your go-to source for staying up to date with Career Center events, opportunities, and resources.
  8. Designing Your Career Journey: A course specifically for first and second year students. Worth 1 credit, you’ll spend 7 weeks in creating a plan to kick-start your career exploration at Tufts. Find the course EXP68 in SIS to register.
  9. Events: Each semester the Career Center hosts a variety of events to support students in their career readiness. A complete list of events can be found in Handshake, and on our semester calendar.
  10. Guide to Career & Life Design: Think of this as your career planning textbook. Much lighter than a textbook, this guide, will provide you with the resources for introspection and discovery, along with tools and strategies to effectively prepare and launch your career.