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Career Launch
October 2017
Happy October from Alumni Career Services
Have you participated in our Professional Development Series? Led by Alumni Career Services staff, the series features free 1-hour teleseminars designed for Tufts alumni. All you need is a phone and a computer to join. Coming this month:
Sign Up for a Free Teleseminar Today
Spotlight on ... Professional Communication: Striking the Right Tone
Whether it's a quick note to colleagues, a more detailed request to someone you don't know, or a cover letter to a potential employer, it's important to strike the right balance between formal and informal in your communication. Too formal? You may come across as stodgy and stiff. Too casual? You risk sounding unprofessional. So where's the line? Here are some pointers, as well as ways to strengthen your writing in general.
7 Shortcuts Anyone Can Take to Become a Better Writer
FAQ of the Month
How should I explain a gap in my employment history?
As you might imagine, it's better to plan your explanation in advance, rather than hope a potential employer won't notice a gap on your resume. Honesty and self-awareness are key, as the articles below detail. When in doubt, speak with an Alumni Career Services advisor about how to address the issue.
5 Tips for Addressing Gaps in Your Work History
Explaining the Gap in Your Resume With Ease
Wednesday Career Webinars
Offered by the Career Center & Tufts Alumni Association, these FREE hour-long presentations feature career experts speaking on a variety of topics. Coming soon:
Mark Your Calendar with Upcoming Webinars
Featured Listings in Handshake & Beyond
Human Resource Director -- The New-York Historical Society, New York, NY (shared by a Tufts alumna)
Business Development Associate -- Roux Associates, Woburn, MA
Research Fellow (1-year position) -- Stanford University Law School, Stanford, CA
Medical Technologist (part-time) -- University of Maryland Medical System,
Financial Software Associate -- Galatea Associates, Somerville, MA
Career Fairs, Events and Special Opportunities
Vermont Tech Jam -- Friday, October 20 - Saturday, October 21
Women's Career Paths in Domestic and International Development -- Monday, October 23, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Washington, DC
Big 10 Academic Alliance FreeApp grad application fee waiver for PhD and MFA programs at 14 schools -- Apply by November 15
16th Asian Diversity / AMBA Career Expo -- Friday, November 17, 10 am - 6:30 pm, NYC
Want to network with Tufts alumni in your field?
Register for the new Tufts Online Community and join the Tufts Career Networking Group on LinkedIn to make career connections today!
Career Launch is a publication of Tufts Alumni Career Services.
Alumni Career Services is a lifelong resource for alumni of AS&E and the SMFA. Contact us for assistance as you navigate your career path. In-person, phone, email and Skype appointments are available.
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