Tufts Diversity Online Forum

DIVERSITY CAREER ONLINE FORUM, FEBRUARY 10 through FEBRUARY 17, 2009.

REGISTRATION OPEN!

Thanks to all of you who have agreed to share your expertise and experiences with Tufts students by registering and posting your bio for our DIVERSITY ONLINE FORUM.  Registration is still open and we welcome additional participants to join us for this opportunity to respond to students' questions. 

Tufts University Career Services, Tufts University Alumni Association, and the Africana, Asian American, and Latino Centers are excited to announce a new program to connect students with alumni of color. Recognizing that technology has enabled professional networking, we are offering an opportunity for alumni-student interaction through this virtual networking forum.  The theme of this forum will be “Advice for an Effective Job Search in a Tough Economy.”  Now more than ever, students are looking to alumni for information, job search tips and advice during economic times such as these.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A DIVERSITY CAREER ONLINE FORUM?

This program is designed as a career exploration, information gathering and networking opportunity for Tufts students of color.   Students will pose career-related questions to participating alumni through the online forum.  Alumni can then post brief responses to questions at their convenience throughout the week. These exchanges will create an ongoing dialogue between students and alumni.  Sample questions from students could include:

What particular advice would you give to seniors looking for jobs in this economy?

What strategies do you think are effective for landing an entry-level job in your field, or in general?

How did you find your first job after Tufts?

Did you relocate to a new city, and if so, what was that like?

Are there particular networking opportunities available for students of color in your field?  Are there professional associations?

WHY SHOULD I PARTICIPATE?

The advantage of a virtual networking forum for our alumni is that this method of interacting with students involves no travel, cost, or time away from home and office and can be done anytime day or night. The clear benefit to the student is having access to the in-depth knowledge, experience, and advice of our alumni.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF ME?

By registering and posting a brief bio, you agree to be an active participant, login to the forum periodically throughout the week, and respond to any questions relevant to you.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

Please sign up by FEBRUARY 9, 2009 through the following link: http://careers.tufts.edu/alumni/additional/DiversityForums.asp and follow the instructions.

WHAT’S NEXT?

An email with further instructions and information will be sent to all registered alumni on FEBRUARY 9. 

QUESTIONS?      

Please contact Donna Esposito, Tufts Career Services, Donna.Esposito@tufts.edu or Ryan Earley, Tufts Office of Alumni Relations, Ryan.Earley@tufts.edu

Thank you for considering our invitation and we do hope you will join us.  Please register today!