Office of Career Strategy | Yale University

Last updated: 03/30/2020 - 11:29am

Explore Your Path

The Office of Career Strategy (OCS) offers career advising, professional school advising, employment and internship opportunities, and career development resources. The office works with students and alums of Yale College, Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, and postdoctoral scholars to clarify career aspirations, identify opportunities, and offer support at every stage of career development.

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Summer Plans and COVID-19

Guidance for summer planning

All units at CIPE are closely monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 situation and we are hopeful the situation will improve significantly before the summer. However, we understand that many of you may have questions about your summer plans.
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Tips & Guidelines for Employers: Remote Internships

Summer internships during covid-19

OCS has compiled guidance on turning a summer internship into a strong and engaging remote professional experience for both employers and students.
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The Yale Career Link

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View career resources, search the Employer Directory, apply for opportunities and connect with students and Yale alums.
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3-Minute Thesis Competition

Yale's 3-Minute Thesis Competition challenges Yale PhD students to clearly and compellingly describe their thesis to a broad audience - in 3 minutes! Applications are due by Friday, January 17th!

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Common Good & Creative Careers

Common Good & Creative Careers (CGCC) is an initiative from Yale’s Office of Career Strategy to support students interested in pursuing careers that make a difference and encourage their creativity.

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Online Resume and Cover Letter Review

After using the OCS resume and cover letter tools, templates, and samples, submit your resume and/or cover letter (in PDF form) for a personalized review.

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Job and Internship Offer Guidelines

OCS has developed offer guidelines to balance the needs of both students and employers. These guidelines apply to all employers, on or off campus, interviewing Yale students.

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Resources for International Students

International students desiring to work in the U.S. typically face an additional layer of complexity. The Office of Career Strategy has compiled these suggested resources to help navigate your search.

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Applying for Graduate & Professional Study

Office of Career Strategy advisors can support and assist you with clarifying your goals and reasons for pursuing an advanced degree, researching programs, and navigating the application process.

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Applying to Law School

OCS can support and assist you with clarifying your goals and reasons for pursuing a law degree, researching schools, and navigating the application process.

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Forté Foundation’s Rising Star Initiative

The Rising Star Initiative offers all undergraduate women the opportunity to develop in five critical areas at their own pace on-line—career exploration, personal branding, job search, networking, and professional values.

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Explore Your Path

Summer Plans and COVID-19

Guidance for summer planning

Tips & Guidelines for Employers: Remote Internships

Summer internships during covid-19

The Yale Career Link

Powered by Symplicity

Learn More

3-Minute Thesis Competition

Common Good & Creative Careers

Online Resume and Cover Letter Review

Job and Internship Offer Guidelines

Resources for International Students

Applying for Graduate & Professional Study

Applying to Law School

Forté Foundation’s Rising Star Initiative

The Ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Situation

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