Your Friedman School degree opens doors across sectors from policy and research to global nutrition and business. Start your career planning early, with self‑assessment tools and curated resources, to set yourself up for success and stand out in a competitive market.
Where to begin?
- Schedule a 30‑minute advising chat with one of our Career Advisors via Handshake
- Explore our self‑assessment tools to align interests and strengths: Career Planning 101: Self-Assessment Resources
- Dive into Career Directions to learn sector‑specific opportunities and alumni stories: Career Directions pages
- Download and complete the mini-SWOT analysis that shapes how you represent yourself
- Connect with Friedman School/Tufts alumni in the LinkedIn Group (open to all current students)
- Familiarize yourself with the Introduction to Recruiting content so that you’re prepared to have success in a competitive market
- Consider conferences & other professional development opportunities – If you’ve identified activities, associations, conferences, or more that can aid in your career exploration, visit the Block Career Center Professional Development Funding resource. Financial support is set aside for current Friedman students’ professional engagement outside of the classroom and you may be eligible.
