| June Greetings from the Hill
Congrats to all our new graduates! This month's issue is full of upcoming events (both live and online), as well as great advice for work and life. Read on for ways to embrace your strengths and tips for handling constructive criticism without sounding defensive.
New to Alumni Career Services? Take a moment to review the (free!) lifelong services available to AS&E and SMFA alumni.
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| Spotlight on ... Embracing Your Strengths
Does your current endeavor -- job, grad school, or otherwise -- play to your strengths? If the answer is "no" or "I'm not sure," it may be time to reevaluate the match between what you're good at and your day-to-day tasks. While you can't expect to be using your core strengths 100% of the time (and yes, improving upon weaknesses is good too!), overall, working from a strengths-based approach is strongly linked to job and life satisfaction.
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| See below for a bonus article: In"Managing Oneself," the author poses five questions to help those thinking about new positions to define what they are (and are not) looking for in their next opportunity. Worth a read if you're engaging in deeper reflection!
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| Tuesday Career Tele-Seminars Participate in FREE hour-long seminars (1 p.m. EST) led by Alumni Career Services advisors:
June 20 -- Tell Your Story: Your 30 and 90 Second Intro July 11 -- Advanced LinkedIn
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| Offered by the Career Center & Tufts Alumni Association, these FREE hour-long presentations (8 p.m. EST) feature career experts speaking on a variety of topics. Coming soon:
Summer CareerCamp Series
- June 26 -- How to Make $100K Out of College: 6 Simple Insider Secrets
- June 27 -- From Student to Professional: An Essential Communication Soft Skills Guide for Aspiring STEM Professionals
- June 28 -- The Graduate's Handbook: Your No-Nonsense Guide for What Comes Next
- June 29 -- Life in Twenty-Something: A Story of Self-Discovery
- June 30 -- Wired for Coding: How to Stand Out from the Crowd and Land Your First Job as a Developer
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| Grad Career Festival
Mark your calendar -- July 27-July 29: This event features 27 live online lectures covering topics related to career management, job search, and post-graduation life. In addition, there will be a virtual career fair and a dozen career coaches offering online discussions. Registration begins June 9; use coupon code Jumbo2017 to attend for free!
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| FAQ of the Month I’m trying to find better ways to handle constructive criticism at work. How can I avoid getting upset or sounding defensive? You're not alone! This is something that's a continual challenge for many. After all, when you've spent a lot of time on a project, it can be super frustrating to hear "hey, you missed something" or "this could be done better." But before you react in a hurt, angry or defensive way, it's helpful to remember the following:
- It's not meant as an attack. In the vast majority of cases, the person offering feedback is not trying to launch a vendetta. Most likely, he or she is sincerely trying to be helpful.
- There's value in listening. Even if you don't agree with every point, you can often find useful takeaways in constructive criticism. You won't learn anything, though, if you interrupt before the person can finish.
- You don't have to respond right away. If you need time to process what you heard, it's perfectly fine to say "Thanks for sharing that with me; do you mind if we continue the conversation after I've had a chance to think about it?"
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| Meet Handshake -- Our New Job Database
Tufts alumni now have access to Handshake, a simple but powerful database with search tools and alerts designed to help you find the best fit from 500,000+ opportunities posted by 120,000 companies, non-profits and government organizations.
Graduated in '16 or '17? You already have a Handshake account and can log in with your Tufts email. Graduated prior to '16? Create a new account with your preferred email and complete your Handshake profile. After your alumni status is verified, you'll be able to search for jobs.
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| Featured Listings in Handshake
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| Career Fairs, Events and Special Opportunities Insight Fellows Program -- 7-week postdoctoral training programs in data science, data engineering, health data and AI (Deadlines vary) Idealist Grad Fair -- Tuesday, September 19, NYC (visit site for additional cities and dates)
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| Want to network with Tufts alumni in your field?
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| Career Launch is a publication of Tufts Alumni Career Services. Alumni Career Services is a lifelong resource for alumni of AS&E. Contact us for assistance as you navigate your career path. In-person, phone, email and Skype appointments are available.
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