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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
A comprehensive resource for students and job seekers looking for career advice, job postings, company reviews from employees, and rankings of the best companies and industry employers.
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 …
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 KrennAssistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …