| June Greetings from the Hill
Congratulations to all who received a Masters or PhD in May! We hope you've had time to enjoy this accomplishment. Please take a moment to tell us about your current plans. And remember, you can use Tufts Alumni Career Services throughout your career.
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| This month we talk about how to make the most of your summer and share 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 Grad Career News? Take a moment to review the services available to AS&E and SMFA grad students.
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| Making the Most of Your Summer Keep up your career momentum by doing some (or all!) of the following:
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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 July 18 -- Make Your Resume Pop
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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. Use coupon code Jumbo2017 to attend for free!
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| Spotlight on ... Embracing Your Strengths
Do you have a clear understanding of your strengths? If the answer is "no" or "I'm not sure," it may be time to assess 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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| FAQ of the Month I’m trying to find better ways to handle constructive criticism. 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 Recruiting Platform
Tufts grad students now have access to Handshake, a simple but powerful job 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.
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| Featured Listings in Handshake
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| Career Fairs, Events and Special Opportunities Idealist Grad Fair -- Tuesday, September 19, NYC (Visit site for additional cities and dates) Tufts Career Fair -- Friday, September 29, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, Gantcher Center
Teaching at Teaching-Intensive Institutions -- Friday, October 6, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm, Westfield State University
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| Want to network with Tufts alumni in your field?
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| Grad Career News is a publication of the Tufts Career Center Grad Career Services is a resource for MA and PhD students in 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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