Internship Spotlight: Allison Arnold

Ally is a second-year AFE student who interned at the Food Hub for New Entry Sustainable Farming Project. Here she shares her insights, experience, and advice with the Friedman community.

How did you land your internship? (e.g., networking, searching on …

By Alex Kaplan
Alex Kaplan Student Ambassador
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Internship Spotlight: Maddie Stein

Maddie is a second-year AFE student who interned on the Sustainability Team at Stonyfield Organic. A little bit about her experience:

In just a few sentences, please tell us about your summer internship. How does it connect to your personal …

By Hannah Symons
Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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Internship Spotlight: Alex Kaplan

Alex is the graduate student worker for the Block Career Center and a second-year NICBC student. Read all about her experience this summer as an intern with Good Measures!

1. In just a few sentences, please tell us about your …

By Alex Kaplan
Alex Kaplan Student Ambassador
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Alumni Spotlight: Eric Ciappio, PhD, RD

Senior Manager, Nutrition Science, Balchem Corporation

While at the Friedman School, Eric earned his PhD in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition.

1. What do you love about your job?  

I love the field of nutrition science and the impact that …

By Hannah Symons
Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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Alumni Spotlight: Laura Carroll

Senior Advisor for Nutrition Outreach, Food and Drug Administration

Laura earned a dual Masters degree in Nutrition and Public Health from both the Tufts Friedman School and School of Medicine where she focused on food policy and health communication.

1. …

By Hannah Symons
Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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Turning Your Internship into a Full-Time Career: Proven Strategies

Did you know that over 70% of companies offer full-time positions to their interns? This statistic highlights the significant potential internships have in shaping future careers.

Internships are more than just a temporary assignment; they are a critical opportunity to …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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5 Tips for a Successful Summer Internship Experience

An internship is a great way to expand your knowledge and apply what you’ve learned during your studies. It’s also a great way to gain real-world experience, boost your resume, and strengthen your skill set. Below, you’ll find advice on …

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Day 2 Recap: Washington, DC Career Trip

Immerse yourself in Day 2 of the annual Friedman School Washington, DC Career Trip through the lens of second-year AFE student, Emily Stanislawzyk.

8:30am – Commencing our second day in the bustling setting of Washington D.C., we embarked on an early …

By Hannah Symons
Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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Day 1 Recap: Washington, DC Career Trip

Immerse yourself in the first 24 hours of the annual Friedman School Washington, DC Career Trip through the lens of second-year AFE student, Emily Stanislawzyk.

8 am – Arriving bright and early at the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) while …

By Hannah Symons
Hannah Symons Administrative Coordinator
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6 Things You Can Do to Get a Career Head Start This Spring

You might be applying for summer internships this spring, or you may be considering a different path. No matter which year you are in, and what plan you have for the summer, here are 6 things you can do to …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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Resume Keywords: What They Are and How to Use Them

There’s tons of advice about creating a resume that gets results. And one of the common topics is resume keywords. Most advice says using keywords on your resume is crucial. And it is. The right resume keywords can and do …

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Attention to Detail: Definition and Examples

Attention to detail isn’t just a quality of nitpickers. It’s a marketable soft skill that shows employers you’re dedicated to producing error-free, accurate work. Employers value people with strong attention to detail because they’re both efficient and productive; they meet …

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Internship Spotlight: Kimberly Joyce

Kimberly Joyce, Eat Well Global

In just a few sentences, please tell us about your summer internship. How does it connect to your personal and professional interests? 

This summer, I interned at Eat Well Global, a communications agency that focuses on …

By Alex Kaplan
Alex Kaplan Student Ambassador
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Getting a Job in the UN

What is the UN?

The United Nations is an international organization that strives to maintain a peaceful and secure world through fostering collaboration among nations. Many Friedman school students are inspired to be leaders on a larger scale with organizations …

By Susannah Krenn, MA
Susannah Krenn, MA Multimedia & Communications Specialist
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When, Why, and How to Use Personal References in a Job Search

Wouldn’t it be great if you could walk into your ideal company, tell them about yourself, and score your dream job right on the spot? Unfortunately, a job search takes a bit more effort than that, and employers want to …

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The 8 Negotiation Skills You Need—Whether You’re Job Searching or Not

Let’s say you’re conducting a job search and aiming for an annual salary of $100,000, but a company you’ve interviewed with offers you $87,000. You could grudgingly accept it, walk away, or try to negotiate.

You decide to negotiate and …

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How to Read a Job Description the Right Way—So You Can Stop Sending Resumes Into the Void

When’s the last time you read a job description? If you’re currently job hunting, your immediate answer might be something like “last night” or “a few minutes ago.” But ask yourself: When’s the last time you really read a job …

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