Serve as a mentor for Tufts students + new alumni career webinars
Serve as a mentor for Tufts students + new alumni career webinars
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Career Launch
August 2019
August Greetings from Alumni Career Services
This month, you have the opportunity help Tufts students unlock their potential by joining The Herd -- our new, online community for alumni-student 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 also develop lasting relationships.

What exactly does a mentor do? Mentors share industry knowledge and expertise, coach students on particular skills/competencies, facilitate students’ growth by sharing resources and networks, provide feedback on students’ strategies, and more.
What does a mentor NOT do? A mentor doesn’t have all the answers for their mentee or initiate all contact with their mentee. They aren’t expected to provide jobs or internships for the mentee.

I’m interesting in joining The Herd. What are my next steps?
First, you’ll complete your profile. Signing up with LinkedIn will automatically fill in some of your info. You’ll set availability preferences to indicate how much time you can commit to the mentor role. Students who join the program will be able to view alumni profiles and reach out to ask questions or request meetings. (Students will be invited to join The Herd in September 2019).

Join The Herd and Help Current Students
Join Us for the Inaugural Tufts University Changemakers Summit on Diversity & Inclusion
Friday, August 23, 2019, 9 am - 4 pm, Granoff Music Center
This event will bring together key partners and thought leaders from throughout our community to discuss a range of social issues that impact how we work together. There will be a mix of keynotes, fireside chats and roundtable discussions throughout the day. Each topic will be no longer than 20 minutes, as they are meant to be stimulating conversation starters. There will be scheduled breaks to allow for networking and deeper conversation among event attendees and speakers.
View the Event Schedule and Register Now
Mark Your Calendar with New Alumni Webinars
Join us on Thursdays at 1 pm ET (UTC+5) for career webinars led by Tufts Alumni Career Services staff. All you need is a phone and/or a computer to participate. Registration details coming soon!
  • Sept. 12 -- Job Search Success Secrets
  • Sept. 26 -- Introduction to LinkedIn: Not Just for Job Seekers
  • Oct. 10 -- Make Your Resume POP!
  • Oct. 24 -- Market Your Brand: Cover Letters and More
  • Nov. 7 -- Ace That Interview!
  • Nov. 21 -- Salary Negotiation: Get Paid What You’re Worth
  • Dec. 5 -- Networking for Success
  • Dec. 19 -- Your Elevator Pitch: Tell Your Story
All webinars will be recorded and added to the Tufts Alumni Career Webinars YouTube playlist.
FAQ of the Month
I'm reviewing my resume and I'm unsatisfied with a lot of my bullet points. How can I re-write them so they pack more of a punch?
Good question! Even if you're not job searching, it's wise to periodically revisit your resume -- especially the bullet points -- to make sure it's still a strong self-marketing document. 
Perfect resume bullets (and not all can be perfect!) contain the following: A strong verb, a story (ideally with quantifiable info), and results. For example: Taught a class for 20 incoming kindergartners with behavioral challenges and by the end of the week everyone had successfully learned new coping and meditation techniques.
Part of strengthening bullets involves going beyond duties and responsibilities, i.e., what you're supposed to do, and reframing those statements to give specific examples of what you actually did and the difference it made (a.k.a. the impact) for your employer.  
Resume Revamp: How to Turn Your Duties into Accomplishments
Spotlight on ... Securing Strong Mentors
While we're on the subject of mentoring (sign up here for The Herd!), here are some tips for finding your own mentor(s) and making the most of mentoring relationships as you navigate your career path.
And for those who plan to join The Herd ... Here's What the Best Mentors Do
Upcoming Career Events & Special Opportunities
Idealist Grad Fair -- Tuesday, September 10, 5 - 8 pm, NYC (visit site for additional cities and dates)
Lesbians Who Tech + Allies Career Fair & Career Mentoring -- Friday, September 13, 10 am - 4 pm, NYC 
15th Annual P.T. Barnum Series in Entertainment: From the Hill to Hollywood -- Monday, September 16, 6:30 - 9:30 pm, Los Angeles, CA
Schwarzman Scholars Program -- 1-year expenses-paid MA in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing (apply by Sept. 26)
Venture for America Fellowship for recent grads who are interested in entrepreneurship (apply by Oct. 4, second deadline)
Featured Job Listings in Handshake & Beyond
Administrative Officer -- MIT, Cambridge, MA
Strategic Communicator -- SAIC, Chantilly, VA
Clinician, Master's Level -- The Home for Little Wanderers, Boston, MA
Scientist -- Beagle Bioscience, New York, NY
Security Analyst Level 2 -- Kraft Kennedy, Fairfield CT or New York, NY 
Bilingual HR Specialist -- Northeast Center for Youth & Families, Inc., Malden, MA
Senior Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting -- Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Boston, MA
Policy Analyst -- Securing America's Future Energy, Washington, DC
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.
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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