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Career News for Seniors

August 2019

August Greetings!

We hope you're finding 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 or Skype appointment. In the meantime, keep up the momentum on your career goals by doing some (or all!) of these things.

Create a LinkedIn Profile to Support Your Networking Strategy

Take time to think about your personal brand and how you'll communicate your experiences and competencies to employers. Check out our website for info on using LinkedIn, from making connections and joining relevant groups (like the Tufts University Career Network!) to requesting career conversations (a.k.a. informational interviews) with people whose career paths interest you.

Build your LinkedIn profile

Visit Handshake: Your Source for Jobs, Internships, Career Events, and Career Advising Appointments

Handshake allows you to:

Access personalized internship and job recommendations based on interests
Find student employment opportunities
Register for Career Fairs and other Career Center events
Schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor

Students who have a complete profile are 5x more likely to be seen by potential employers

Update your Handshake profile

Understand the Hiring Timelines for Career Fields and Employers That Interest You

Some organizations recruit early in the fall, while others may not post their jobs until spring. Whether you’re looking for a job, fellowship, or gap year program, or applying to graduate or professional school, your process will be different from those around you. That’s to be expected! It might be tough, but try not to compare yourself to others. By researching options and learning how hiring differs by industry, you'll be better able to navigate your path forward.

See a list of timelines by industry

Submit Your 2019 Tufts Internship Profile by August 16

Each year, the Tufts Career Center collects internship profiles packed with advice from Tufts students for Tufts students. Currently, 1100+ profiles (check them out!) assist students by providing insider views into organizations, including the pros/cons of different positions and best practices for applying.

We need YOUR help with the newest TIPs! If you have a summer internship, we'd like to hear from you. We're looking for paid and unpaid positions across all industries and geographic locations. Here's a quick look at the questions you'll need to answer. Bonus: Submit an internship profile and enter our raffle for Amazon gift cards.

Share internship advice with fellow Jumbos in a Tufts Internship Profile (TIP)

Coming Soon ... Flash Mentoring with The Herd

The Herd is our new online flash mentoring program designed to provide real-world, beyond-the-classroom exposure by helping you build relationships with industry professionals, including Tufts alumni, parents, and friends.

What is flash mentoring?
Flash mentoring is one-time or short-term mentoring centered around tactical meetings that provide timely knowledge for participants. And, of course, mentors and mentees can develop lasting relationships, too!

Stay tuned: You'll receive an invitation to join The Herd in September 2019.

Learn more about The Herd

Read the Tufts Career Guide for resume samples & job search tips

Learn how to ask about full-time opportunities following your internship

Back By Popular Demand ... Industry Nights

An opportunity for Tufts students to connect with industry professionals; learn about new industries, organizations, emerging trends and roles; explore different career paths; build confidence in communication and networking competencies; and meet others who are interested in the same career fields. These events highlight representatives from multiple roles within the industry.

Industries Represented in 2019-2020