Stay on track over the summer with these tips & resources!

Summer Guide for RISING Sophomores May 2016

Have a Wonderful Summer! We hope you'll have time to relax and rejuvenate. Don't forget: The Career Center is open throughout the summer, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, and you're welcome to schedule an in-person, phone, email or Skype appointment. In the meantime, keep up the momentum on your career goals by doing some (or all!) of these things. Stay on track by scheduling a summer appointment with a career advisor Think About How Your Skills & Interests Relate to the World of Work Spend time reflecting on your skills, interests, values & personality. Use these Career Center worksheets to help you. Schedule informational interviews with Tufts alumni & other contacts to learn about career paths that might interest you. You can also watch Candid Career videos featuring thousands of professionals and what they like/dislike about different career fields. Consider a Career Class Personal Career Development for Sophomores A Tufts Career Center course, fall semester through the Ex College Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6 p.m. Registration opens June 6. (Space is limited.) Based on an examination of career development theories, students will apply key concepts to their own career development process, focusing on thoughtful self-reflection, major and career exploration, and the value of internships as a tool in the exploration and decision-making process. Through reading and writing assignments, self-analysis, and classroom activities, students will discover more about themselves and the world of work. Assignments include learning to write a resume and cover letter, attending the Tufts Career Fair, searching and applying for internships, practicing interviews, and conducting informational interviews with a fellow student and an alumna/us.  This course is ideally suited to sophomores who are beginning the career planning process.  Update Your Resume and Strengthen Your Cover Letters Review Career Center resume guides and add summer experiences -- internships, volunteering, research & revelant courses -- to your document. Check out our cover letter tips and samples and think about which of your personal experiences will best convey your skills and qualifications. Schedule a resume or cover letter review with a career advisor Fall Events for Rising Sophomores Career Carnival Careers in Public Health Medical Day on the Hill Diversity Networking Night Professional-in-Residence Careers in Consulting Employer Tips: Case Interviewing; Technical Interviewing Resume Critiques Prepare for the Fair Fall Career Fair Portfolio Workshop Internship Workshops  LinkedIn Labs Engineering Boutique Night Dining with Confidence Finance Career Forum Stay tuned for more events targeted to different career fields and opportunities to connect with alumni & employers Social Media Tips The summer is a great time to curate your social media content and make sure it's ready to be seen by potential employers! Bookmark Your Favorite Handouts Choosing a Major Resumes & Cover Letters Internship Search Strategies Networking & LinkedIn

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