"Yes" to the person, "no" to the task + ace your performance review
Tufts | Career Center
Career Launch
March 2018
March Greetings from the Hill
This month we discuss when to say no (or yes!) to additional work responsibilities. We'll also share best practices for performance reviews and tell you what to do if you've had a negative review. Plus, plenty of new jobs, career fairs, and teleseminars just for alumni.
Learn About Career Resources for Tufts Alumni
Apply for the Tufts University Alumni Association Professional Development Fund!
An average award of $500 is available to Jumbos looking to pursue career growth through conference registrations, member dues, certifications, media training, and other professional development activities.
Learn More and Apply by May 1, 2018
FAQ of the Month
I know I need to say "no" more often, but I'm struggling to do so. Have any tips?
It can be difficult to decline requests that don't mesh with your interests/availability. There's a tension between wanting to help and recognizing there's only so much you can do in a given workday/week/month. As you evaluate the demands on your time, ask yourself these questions:
  • Will your other work, personal obligations, etc. suffer if you say yes?
  • Do you understand exactly what's involved with the task?
  • Is there someone else who should be doing the job or who is better suited to it?
  • Will this positively contribute to your career competencies or personal network?
Depending on your answers, you may need to reflect before you dive into something new.
Saying No to Taking on More Work
How to Say No With Style and Diplomacy
"Yes" to the Person, "No" to the Task
Spotlight on ... Best Practices for Performance Reviews and Self-Evaluations
Whatever your feelings about the performance review process (Love it! Hate it!), odds are good that you'll engage in this discussion with a manager at some point in your career. And whether it happens annually or perhaps more frequently, here are a few helpful things to keep in mind:
Bad Performance Review? Here's What to Do Next
Up Next for the Professional Development Series
Join us for presentations on a variety of career and professional development topics. Led by Alumni Career Services staff, all you need is a phone and a computer to participate in these free, 1-hour sessions. Coming soon:
  • Advanced LinkedIn Teleseminar -- March 14, 1 pm EST
  • Make Your Resume Pop Teleseminar -- March 28, 1 pm EST
Mark Your Calendar with Upcoming Presentations
Career Fairs, Events and Special Opportunities
Tufts Boston Health Sciences Career Expo -- Tuesday, March 6, 12:30 - 2:30 pm, Boston, MA
Westfield State University Job & Internship Fair -- Wednesday, March 7, 1 - 4 pm, Westfield, MA
Science Career Fair at Harvard University -- Wednesday, March 14, 11 am - 5 pm, Cambridge, MA
PhD and Master's Virtual Career Fair -- Wednesday, March 28, 9 am - 7 pm EST
Latino Career Expo -- Thursday, March 29, 1 - 5 pm, Boston, MA
Sports & Entertainment Career Fair -- Friday, April 13, 12 - 4 pm, Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Featured Listings in Handshake
Behavioral Therapist (part-time) -- New England ABA, Cambridge, MA
Social Media Community Manager -- Girl Scouts of the USA, New York, NY
Project Manager -- agencyQ, Inc., Washington, DC
Greening Facilitator -- Reduction in Motion, Fallston, MD
Quality Improvement Data Coordinator -- Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA
Associate Consultant -- Decision Resources Group, Morrisville, PA or Burlington, MA
Want to network with Tufts alumni in your field?
Register for the new Tufts Online Community and join the Tufts Career Networking Group on LinkedIn to make career connections today!
Career Launch is a publication of Tufts Alumni Career Services.
Alumni Career Services is a lifelong resource for alumni of AS&E and the SMFA. Contact us for assistance as you navigate your career path. In-person, phone, email and Skype appointments are available.
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