| Greetings from Matt Casey, Associate Director of Graduate Career Services
Welcome to campus all new and returning graduate students.
In my new role as Associate Director of Graduate Career Services, I will be a dedicated career development and planning resource for graduate students in the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, School of the Museum of Fine Arts, and the School of Engineering.
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| FAQ of the Month
With career fairs and conferences coming up, how do I introduce myself to employers? What if they aren't necessarily targeting graduate students in their hiring?
As you've probably guessed, preparation is key! Regardless of when you'll finish your degree, it makes sense to be ready for conversations that could result in helpful connections. On that note, here are two things you can do:
Prepare your elevator pitch. Being prepared to answer opening questions such as “What do you do?” or “Tell me about yourself" will make introductions easier and lead to more meaningful dialogue. For more about crafting your elevator pitch, see page 6 of the Graduate Student Career Guide (linked below in the Spotlight section).
Do your research. Because employers attending career fairs often recruit larger numbers of undergraduate-level candidates, they may be less knowledgeable re: open positions for those with advanced degrees. Make it easier for them by researching individual employers and the types of positions that might fit with your degree. This will allow you to say something like, "I noticed you have [describe specific positions/roles] on your team. Could you speak to those roles or tell me who I could contact to learn more?" Review the list of organizations attending our Fall Career Fair on Friday, Sept. 27 and search under "class years" for those seeking grad students.
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| Spotlight on ... Resume Essentials
It's hard to find time for a resume overhaul. But hey, good news: most of the time you don't need a complete overhaul. Instead, take a half hour (or less!) to go through your document, focusing on ways to keep it current and dynamic. Consider the following:
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Upcoming Career Webinars
Webinars take place at 1 pm ET (UTC+5) on Thursdays and are led by Tufts Alumni Career Services staff. Registration is required and will be open until 48 hours before the webinar. After registration, you will receive an email with instructions about logging in and/or calling in to the webinar.
September 26 -- Introduction to LinkedIn: Not Just for Job Seekers
October 10 -- Make Your Resume Pop
October 24 -- Market Your Brand: Cover Letters and More
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| Upcoming Tufts and Regional Career Events
Tufts Career Fair, Friday, September 27, 11:30am - 2:30pm, Gantcher Center To view more than 100 organizations interested in grad students, See the Handshake Career Fair page
Government, Policy, and Law Industry Night, Thursday, October 10, 5:30 - 8pm, 51 Winthrop Street -- RSVP in Handshake
Building Your Curriculum Vitae, Monday, October 21, 6 - 7:30pm, Dowling 745A -- RSVP in Handshake
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| Featured Job Listings in Handshake and Beyond
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| Grad Career News is a publication of the Tufts Career Center
Grad Career Services is a resource for Master's and PhD students in Arts, Sciences, and Engineering. Contact us for assistance as you navigate your career path. In-person, phone, email and Skype appointments are available.
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