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International Affairs Virtual Career Networking Forum
• Collaboration between Career Services and the
International Relations Program (largest major on
campus)• Replaced traditional alumni panel on Tufts campus• Online platform where students post questions that
are answered by alumni• Forum is “live” for 1-3 weeks• Goal is to foster career exploration and networking
opportunities for Tufts students with IA alumni around
the globe
Alumni bio statementbriefly describes work history
Forum uses Snitz
Forums software
Different alumni respond to a
student’s question
Posts are archived by topic
International Affairs Virtual Career Networking ForumWhat works
• Forum draws approximately 100 students each year • Better alumni numbers and global representation• 24/7 access to forum works well for both students and
alumni• Students learn from each other as well as alumni• Forum content is available on CS website for later
viewing
Challenges• Not clear on ideal time for Forum• No face-to-face interactions• Some degree of non-responsiveness from alumni
International Affairs Virtual Career Networking ForumFuture direction
• Return to shorter time frame (2 weeks)• Target younger alumni class years (1-15 years out)• Allow students to register and post questions prior to
opening of forum (hoping to engage more alumni
from beginning of program)•Plan to encourage students and alumni to continue
their discussions through the Tufts International
Relations LinkedIn group
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