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Investment Banking: 2027 Summer Internship Overview (For Sophomores)

Employers hiring for investment banking internships recruit based on the timelines that work for their company. Internships after the junior year of college often lead to full-time offers after graduation. Recruiting for junior-year internships usually begins during your sophomore year, …

By Yale Office of Career Strategy
Yale Office of Career Strategy
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Explore, Prepare, Succeed: Career Development Series for GSAS & Postdocs

Office of Career Strategy

The Office of Career Strategy (OCS) is pleased to present its AY 2025-26 professional development and career exploration programming for master’s students, PhD students, and postdoctoral scholars. Our offerings are designed to support advanced-degree candidates in …

By Jacob Gonzalez
Jacob Gonzalez Senior Associate Director, Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Services
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Reflections from PhD Pathways Discussion on Data Science, AI, and Product Careers

The Office of Career Strategy (OCS) recently hosted the latest installment of its PhD Pathways series, which highlights the diverse and impactful careers of Yale PhD alumni. This session focused on careers in data science, AI, and product management, featuring …

By Kimia Sinaeian
Kimia Sinaeian McDougal Career Fellow
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PhD Pathways: Career Paths in Clinical and Medical Affairs with Executive Director at Viridian Therapeutics

The Office of Career Strategy (OCS) had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Thihan Padukkavidana (’11 PhD, Cell Biology) as part of its PhD Pathways series, which highlights the diverse and impactful careers pursued by Yale PhD alumni. Dr. Padukkavidana, former …

By Jiawen Zhang
Jiawen Zhang McDougal Career Fellow
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What I Heard from HR – Tailor Every Resume   

Hiring managers are not detectives. 
 
If they can’t immediately tell that you meet the job requirements, they won’t go hunting for clues. 
 
That’s why tailoring every resume to every job is crucial. The average recruiter spends less than a minute …

By Esther Choi
Esther Choi McDougal Career Fellow
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Summer Housing Resources – U.S. and International

The following resources by City are compiled annually based on referrals from Yale students and alums.

Be Aware of Housing Scams: Unfortunately, housing scams can happen, and below are several helpful articles:

General Resources

Note: These housing resources have been …

By Yale Office of Career Strategy
Yale Office of Career Strategy
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What I Heard from HR – Your LinkedIn Matters   

Be honest: when was the last time you updated your LinkedIn profile? 
 
If it’s been a while, recruiters notice. LinkedIn isn’t just an online resume — it’s your digital reputation. At WCUB, HR professionals told me they use it to: 
– …

By Esther Choi
Esther Choi McDougal Career Fellow
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Sports Medicine and Orthopedics: Clinical Research Opportunity at Hospital for Special Surgery (New York, NY)

Consider a paid position that involves constant interaction with an attending orthopedic surgeon at the top-ranked hospital for orthopedics in the United States. The full-time position entails coordinating and executing various studies on knee surgery, focusing on anterior cruciate ligament …

By Kristin McJunkins
Kristin McJunkins Director of Advanced Degree Applications & STEM Career Advising
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Dermatology Medical Assistant Position in NYC

We are a dermatology practice located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan looking to hire a reliable, friendly, flexible, and motivated individual to assist with Medical Assistant and front desk responsibilities. This is an ideal position for someone with …

By Kristin McJunkins
Kristin McJunkins Director of Advanced Degree Applications & STEM Career Advising
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What You Need to Know to Ace a Startup Interview

Startup interviews are a different beast—less polished, more personal, and often led by founders themselves. To learn what Jeremy Schifeling says about navigating this unpredictable process, click here to read the full article.

By Kelly McSergi
Kelly McSergi Director of Employer Relations
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Explore BCG Middle East

In Person Event
Presentation and Networking event for PhD Students |
November 21 | 4-6 PM | BCG London Office

Gain an inside look at BCG through an engaging presentation
that highlights our work, culture, and impact. Following the
presentation, you’ll have the …

By Giselle Tsikaridis
Giselle Tsikaridis Senior Administrative Assistant
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