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Career News for Sophomores 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. Think About How Your Skills and Interests Relate to the World of Work Spend time reflecting on your skills, interests, values & personality. Assess your level of career readiness and learn ways to strengthen career competencies. Schedule career conversations (a.k.a. informational interviews) with Tufts alumni & other contacts to explore career paths that might interest you. The Tufts University Career Network on LinkedIn can be a great place to find connections. New to LinkedIn? We can help! Build your LinkedIn profile Visit Handshake: Your Source for Jobs, Internships, Career Events, and Career Advising Appointments Handshake is the Career Center's online career development platform that allows students 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 Strengthen Your Resume and Cover Letters Review Career Center resume tips and add summer experiences -- internships, volunteering, research & relevant courses -- to your document. Check out our cover letter advice and samples and think about which of your personal experiences will best convey your skills and qualifications. Visit our drop-ins this fall for a resume or cover letter review 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 sample resumes & internship search tips 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 Consulting Government/Policy/Law Consumer Products Environmental/Sustainability Social Impact Start-Ups Communications/Media/Marketing Mark your calendar with upcoming Industry Nights More Fall Events for Sophomores Career Carnival Career Fair Professionals in Residence NYC Arts Trek ... and many more! Watch our weekly Career eNews for events targeted to different career fields and opportunities to connect with alumni & employers Save the Date: Sophomore Career Summit January 14, 2020 (day before spring classes start) Join us for a day of career and networking activities! You'll explore different career fields, meet and network with Tufts alumni and other professionals, learn about internship search strategies, enjoy good food, door-prizes & more. Social Media Tips The summer is a great time to curate your social media content and make sure it's ready to be seen by potential employers!

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