Watch these 6 free Alumni Career Services webinars 24/7
Watch these 6 free Alumni Career Services webinars 24/7
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Career Launch
July 2019
Happy July from Alumni Career Services
The summer is a great time to develop practical skills that will benefit your career.
To that end, Tufts Alumni Career Services offers free recorded webinars -- watch anytime, anywhere via our YouTube channel:
  • Job Search Success Secrets
  • Salary Negotiation
  • Get Unstuck! Move Forward to the Career & Life You Desire
  • Ace That Interview
  • Using Design Thinking for the Next Stage of Your Life
  • In-Person Networking and the Power of Tufts' Career Network
View Tufts Alumni Career Webinars 24/7
FAQ of the Month
I have a lot of projects on my plate, and I'm getting overwhelmed. Can you suggest strategies for coping?
Sometimes having more projects can be a good thing: the chance to develop new skills, take on more responsibility, perhaps work on teams with new people. And yet, it’s easy to lose focus and feel stressed when juggling multiple projects. Try these 4 things if you’re experiencing a bit of MPP (multiple-project paralysis): 

Understand the big picture. Which project(s) are most important as you objectively weigh all relevant factors (deadlines, stakeholders, etc.)? 
Break things down. After ranking your projects by order of importance, break them down into lists of smaller, less intimidating tasks. 
Know thyself. When do you have the most energy in a given day? When do you feel most creative? Use that time to focus on vital aspects of a project, and resist the urge to multitask (spoiler alert: it actually makes you less productive!)
Set expectations. You’re only one person, and if you have multiple projects, it may mean that others -- colleagues, clients -- need to be patient as you work down your list. You can help them by setting expectations in advance, e.g., “I have another project ahead of yours; here’s when I should be able to get back to you. I’ll let you know right away if I need to adjust my timeline.” 
How to Stay Focused If You're Assigned Multiple Projects at Once
Spotlight on ... The Art of Following Up
Whether you're reaching out to a new connection after a networking event, following up on an application submission or interview, or simply circling back to a colleague for more information, effective follow up can mean the difference between a positive response and ... well, radio silence. Check out these articles for helpful tips:
Struggling With Your Follow Up Strategies? Talk to an Alumni Career Services Advisor
Upcoming Career Events
DC Alumni Networking Event: Gain Career Momentum -- Tuesday, July 23, 7 - 9 pm, Washington, DC
NY Alumni Networking Breakfast -- Monday, August 5, 7:30 - 9 am, New York, NY
Featured Job Listings in Handshake & Beyond
Communications & Outreach Lead -- Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Washington, DC
Human Resources / Recruiter -- Caper, New York, NY
Finance Analyst -- Cervello, Boston, MA
Bilingual (Spanish) Intake Specialist -- Golden Gate Regional Center, San Mateo, CA
Senior Data Analyst -- Uncommon Schools, New York, NY
Software Developer -- DoD Biotechnology HPC Software Applications Institute, Frederick, MD
Environmental Planner -- HDR, Walnut Creek, CA
Want to network with Tufts alumni in your field?
Search the Tufts Alumni Directory and join the Tufts University Career Network on LinkedIn to make career connections today!
Career Launch is a publication of Tufts Alumni Career Services.
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