Resources for networking and jobs (academia and beyond) + spring events

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 How do you really sound in interviews? Avoid these common mistakes.

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