Resources for networking and jobs (academia and beyond) + spring events
Resources for networking and jobs (academia and beyond) + spring events
Tufts | Career Center
Winter Break Guide for Grad students
December 2016
Have a Relaxing and Rejuvenating Break
All of the Career Center staff wish you a wonderful holiday season. We'll look forward to seeing you in January.
Don't forget: We're open throughout the break, Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, and you're welcome to schedule an in-person, phone, email or Skype appointment. (The University will be closed December 23, 26, 30 and January 2.) 
Meet with a career advisor to discuss your career goals, job search or resumes and cover letters. You can make an appointment online 24/7. The following staff look forward to meeting with you (Please note advisors for your area of study):
Arts and Sciences – Jean Papalia
Engineering – Robin Kahan
Finance and Consulting – Chris Di Fronzo
The Arts – Ryan Smith
Talk with a career advisor over winter break
Looking Outside Academia?Versatile PhD is a resource that helps PhD and MA grad students identify, prepare for, and excel in non-academic careers. The site includes content for humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields. Click on "Career Finder" for real-life stories from PhDs, ABDs and MAs who pursued non-academic careers. Also, check out the online forums for live and archived info about a wide range of careers outside of academia.

Log into Jumbo Jobs, then click on "Resource Library" and click on the Versatile PhD link.
Access Versatile PhD via Jumbo Jobs
Update your resume and upload it to Jumbo Jobs.  Have your resume ready to submit to companies recruiting on campus, as well as other positions in Jumbo Jobs, our online database of jobs, fellowships and internships. Employers also search this database for potential candidates.
Write resumes and cover letters
Build Your Professional Network
NYC Career Networking Night for Tufts students and alumni -- Tuesday, January 10, 2017 (register by January 2)
DC Career Networking Night for Tufts students and alumni -- Thursday, January 12, 2017 (register by January 2)
Schedule short discussions with Tufts alumni and other contacts (a.k.a. informational interviewing!) to learn about career options and seek advice for applications.
A good place to start is the Tufts Career Networking Group on LinkedIn where you’ll find thousands of alumni willing to talk to you about their careers.
Join the Tufts Career Networking Group on LinkedIn
Get tips for setting up informational interviews
Preparing for a Career in Academia?
The Career Center can direct you to job listing sites, as well as articles about teaching statements and portfolios, research statements, interview prep, offer evaluation/negotiation and more.
Learn more about the academic job search
Spring Events for Grad Students
Resume Critiques
Spring Career Fair
LinkedIn Lab
Preparing for a Career Outside of Academia
Engineering Networking Night
Interviewing Skills for Grad Students
Law Day on the Hill
Environmental Networking Night
Careers in Social Impact
... and more!
Bookmark the Career Center calendar
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Tufts University Career Center
 
9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Dowling Hall Suite 740
617-627-3299
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