Doctoral Students

We offer advising, workshops and resources for Tufts Friedman School doctoral students. This includes helping you set career goals and develop strategies and skills to achieve them. Review this information for upcoming programs, highlighted resources and information to help you in the job search, whether your destination is academia or the private, public or nonprofit sectors.

Block Career Services Center Advisors are available to discuss issues such as career decision-making, job search, networking, writing resumes, CVs and cover letters, and interview prep. Appointments can be made online; plan in advance to ensure you get help before an application deadline or interview.

The Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy provides some of the world’s best doctoral training in nutrition and related fields. These doctoral candidates intend to graduate this year and are currently on the job market.


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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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Featured Employer: Ocean Spray

Welcome to our featured employer series! We will feature different companies/organizations in the food, nutrition, and public health fields.
What does Ocean Spray do?

Started by three cranberry growers in Massachusetts, Ocean Spray is a cooperative of cranberries and grapefruit …

By Sam McGurgan, MA
Sam McGurgan, MA Associate Director of Career Services
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Career Quick Tip: Systematic Career Exploration

You may be wondering, how do I start a systematic personalized career exploration plan? Here are some starter pro tips from a postdoc-turned-career coach who encountered some unexpected challenges along the way to career fulfillment.

Read this article for career …

By Susannah Krenn
Susannah Krenn Assistant Director, Communications & Marketing / Career Advisor
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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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Featured Resources

Need a Resume Review or Career Advising Appointment?

Prior to your appointment, we strongly encourage you to review our Building …

Schedule a Conversation with an Alumni Volunteer Today!

Featured Alumni engage in career conversations with current Friedman School students, i.e., …