| Welcome to the First Installment of Grad Career News We're excited to offer a new monthly publication especially for MA and PhD students in AS&E and the SMFA at Tufts. Each issue will feature upcoming Career Center programs, regional career fairs/events, plus plenty of job and fellowship listings. In addition, you'll see FAQs answered by expert career advisors and a spotlight on a career topic of interest.
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| MA and PhD students attended Preparing for a Career Outside Academia on February 23, featuring guest speaker Dr. Laura Stark, a networking workshop and networking with grad school alumni.
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| Spotlight on Faculty Advisor Relationships
Whether you have a strong rapport with your advisor or it's more of a work in progress, there are always things you can do to maintain or improve upon the quality of the collaboration. Check out these tips as you take stock of your advisor/advisee relationship:
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| Upcoming Tufts Networking Opportunities- Law Day on the Hill -- Thursday, March 2
- Careers in Public Service -- Wednesday, March 8
- Careers in Social Impact -- Tuesday, March 14
- Eliot-Pearson Career Networking Night -- Wednesday, March 15
- Environmental Networking Night -- Wednesday, March 15
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| Tuesday Career Tele-Seminars Participate in FREE hour-long seminars (12 p.m. EST) led by Tufts Alumni Career Services advisors: March 7 -- Make Your Resume Pop March 28 -- Market Your Brand: Cover Letters & More
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| Wednesday Career Webinars
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:
March 8 -- Your First 100 Days on the Job March 15 -- Build Stronger Relationships to Advance Your Career
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| FAQ of the Month How do I deal with failure (or even just the fear of failure)?
No one enjoys failing, but (spoiler alert) it happens to everyone! In the Career Center, we meet with people every day -- talented, amazing people -- who have been rejected after final round interviews, turned down for grants, etc. What separates the ones who feel stuck in a rut from those who dust themselves off and try again?
- Ability to reframe the situation ... As our buddy Thomas Edison says, “I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” Reframing the situation is an exercise in perspective-taking, and it takes practice (and the willingness to fail!).
- ... and put the failure (or fear of failure) in context. Okay, so you failed. Ask yourself: "Will this matter in a year?" (Most of the time it won't, by the way.) Or if it's something you're afraid to try, ask "What's the worst that could happen if I fail?" Does it outweigh the risk of never trying?
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| Strengthen Your Interviewing Skills
Attend an interviewing workshop exclusively for grad students on Monday, March 27. Register here.
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| Career Fairs, Events and Special Opportunities Founders Workshops for those interested in learning practical start-up skills from Tufts entrepreneurs -- Saturday, March 4, Medford
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| Featured Listings in Jumbo Jobs
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| Want to network with Tufts alumni in your field? Register for the new Tufts Online Community and make career connections today!
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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. Contact us for assistance as you as you navigate your career path. In-person, phone, email and Skype appointments are available.
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