Build a Global Career with Purpose
The world needs leaders who can adapt, pivot and excel in the face of constant change. That’s why employers in every sector—from business and government to NGOs and international organizations—are seeking professionals with the global insight to connect economies, bridge cultures, and navigate complex politics and diplomacy.
At Fletcher, our graduates stand out for their exceptional knowledge, cross-cultural agility and resilience—qualities that open doors to high-impact, high-demand careers you’ll be proud to pursue. Partner with the Office of Professional Development in your job search to help you find the right role, at the right place, and ace the interview.
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By the Numbers
Start preparing for your career from day one. Work with our Professional Development team from the start of your Fletcher experience to build the skills, networks and paths to your ideal role. In addition to career trips to Washington, D.C. and New York, we offer opportunities to cultivate your professional repertoire year-round, including:
Job Breakdown by Sector
In the private sector, Fletcher alumni are dynamic leaders who enact change at major organizations. As VPs, lawyers, analysts and journalists, they solve complex problems. Recent graduate roles span business and development consulting, finance, energy, technology and consumer goods. Below is a sample of recent employers.
- Bain & Company
- Boston Consulting Group
- McKinsey & Company
- JP Morgan Chase
- Blackstone
- Wellington Management Company
- Amazon
- Microsoft
- Apple
- Pfizer
- Sanofi
Gap - Coca Cola
- Tesla
In the public sector, Fletcher graduates are consensus-builders, negotiators, interdisciplinary thinkers and policymakers driving change in governments around the world. Their work spans the state and federal levels in the U.S. and around the world. Below is a sample of recent employers.
- European Commission
- Indian Ministry of Defense
- Japan Ministry of Defense
- Massachusetts Appeals Court
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Greece
- NATO Mine Warfare Center of Excellence
- U.S. Department of Justice
- U.S. Department of State
- U.S. House of Representatives
- United States Indo-Pacific Command
In civil society, Fletcher alumni conduct cutting-edge research, craft policy, provide humanitarian aid, advocate for human rights and teach generations of global thinkers. They work at NGOs, international and multilateral organizations, and more. Below is a sample of recent employers.
- Arms Control Association
- Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
- Center for Climate and Energy Solutions
- Council on Foreign Relations
- International Atomic Energy Agency
- National Security Institute
- United Nations (various agencies)
- United States Institute of Peace
- Women’s World Banking
- World Bank
For Employers
If you are an employer interested in partnering with Fletcher, please reach out to our Office of Professional Development.
Office of Professional Development:
Contact
160 Packard Avenue
Mugar 243
Medford, MA 02155
Phone: +1 617-627-3060
Email: hirefletcher@tufts.edu
Rely on a Network of Allies
"There is an understanding among Fletcher grads that if a Fletcher student calls you, you always take his or her call. There's this community of Fletcher students and alumni. Any time a Fletcher student calls me, if he or she wants to come visit me, I always will make time to visit with them." — Andrew Safran, F97 (MA)
Talk to a Fletcher graduate and you’ll hear stories of challenges tackled, opportunities seized and connections that changed the course of their careers. From cabinet rooms to classrooms, boardrooms to field offices, they’re shaping policy, leading organizations, driving research and championing sustainability. And behind every achievement lies a shared thread—a commitment to uplifting peers and paving the way for future generations.
When you join Fletcher, you don’t just gain a degree; you enter a lifelong, worldwide network of mentors, collaborators and friends who will have your back every step of the way. With alumni chapters around the world, you never have to go far to find a friendly face.