Yale 2023 3-Minute Thesis Competition Divisional Winners

2023 Division Winners

Yale’s 3-Minute Thesis Competition challenges Ph.D. students to describe their thesis work to a non-specialist audience – in just 3 minutes! Join us in congratulating all participants in the divisional rounds, held last week, for their fascinating …

By Jacob Gonzalez
Jacob Gonzalez Senior Associate Director, Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Services
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Career Tips for Undocumented Students

List of Companies in Support of DACA/TPS Holders: Companies that have used their voices in
support of DACA and TPS holders.

TheDream.US General Guides: TheDream.US is the nation’s largest college and career success
program for undocumented students

Are undocumented …

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Drop In to OCS for a 15-minute, In-person Session

Drop-in advising sessions resume on Monday, April 3rd

Will be available Mondays from 1:30 – 3:30 pm, when classes are in session

Sessions are first come, first served

Find us at 55 Whitney Ave, 3rd floor

By Lisa Blees
Lisa Blees Assistant Director, Programming & Internal Relations
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Undergraduate Mock Engineering Interviews Available

Have a technical engineering interview coming up, but need practice to get ready? Get practice with a mock engineering interview with our OCS STEM Assistant, Kaitlyn.

Mock Engineering Interviews will be available through the Spring 2023 semester. Sign up through

By Stephanie DelVento
Stephanie DelVento Senior Administrative Assistant, Health Professions Advising/STEM Connect
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Planning an International Internship? Plan Ahead!

When considering an internship abroad you must start early to secure any required work authorization, plan for possible vaccines, travel and lodging, and other details. It is recommended that students start planning the Fall before the Summer they intend to …

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Health Professions Quick Questions for First-Year Students

First-year students: interested in the health professions, but not sure where you need to start at Yale? Meet with the Office of Career Strategy’s Health Professions Quick Questions Advisor, Helen Cai. Helen is currently a second-year Yale Med student and …

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RocketBlocks Interview Prep

Yale OCS is pleased to offer students RocketBlocks an interactive web application that helps students prepare for case interviews in consulting, product management, product marketing and strategy + biz ops. Their approach is simple: decompose interviews into atomic skills and give …

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GradFUTURES Forum 2023 – March 27 – April 1, 2023

You’re invited to join us! With engaging keynote speakers, skill-building workshops, and networking sessions, the GradFUTURES Forum hosted by the Princeton University Graduate School will highlight diverse career options within and beyond the academy. Twenty-one unique sessions over six days …

By Giselle Tsikaridis
Giselle Tsikaridis Senior Administrative Assistant
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YPA Presents “Empowering Women and Gender Minorities in the Workplace” – March 29, 2023

Please register HERE

This month is a time to reflect on the achievements of women and to discuss the issues that women still face today. The Professional Development Committee of YPA is hosting an event with prominent professional women, who …

By Giselle Tsikaridis
Giselle Tsikaridis Senior Administrative Assistant
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Yale Biotech Club/ Venture Capital Bootcamp: March 27 – March 31, 2023

Please register for the event HERE

The mission of the Venture Capital Basics Bootcamp is to provide the Yale graduate student community with a broad overview of the biotech VC industry, the basic investment principles used in VC. We hope …

By Giselle Tsikaridis
Giselle Tsikaridis Senior Administrative Assistant
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2023-24 McDougal Career Fellows: Apply by March 15th

Apply to be a 2023-24 McDougal Career Fellow today!

The Office of Career Strategy is currently accepting applications for our 2023-24 McDougal Career Fellows! This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen various professional skills, investigate various employment opportunities and industries, …

By Jacob Gonzalez
Jacob Gonzalez Senior Associate Director, Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Services
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Yale PhDs and Postdocs visit McKinsey and Bain New York Offices

On Thursday, January 26, OCS organized a job trek to New York City, where 35 PhD students and postdocs got the chance to visit the offices of McKinsey and Bain. The event provided an excellent opportunity for Yale students interested …

By Janani Baskaran
Janani Baskaran McDougal Career Fellow
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Carving a Career Path to Science & Health Policy: A Conversation with Shanta Whitaker PhD ’08, Senior Vice President at Venn Strategies

Our March event, as part of the STEM PhD Pathways Program and in collaboration with Yale Science Diplomats, will spotlight career paths in science and health policy. We are excited to welcome Dr. Shanta Whitaker (PhD ’08, Microbiology) who will …

By Janani Baskaran
Janani Baskaran McDougal Career Fellow
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CampusCT – Industry Sector Spotlight Series

UpperCampus is a career exploration tool that connects students directly with career information based on their likes & interests. Explore over 15,000 videos and posts about unique jobs and prospective employers.

Throughout the semester, CampusCT will highlight specific industry sectors, companies that operate …

By David Halek
David Halek Director of Employer Relations
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Career Paths in the Biotech and Pharma Sector: A Panel Discussion with Yale PhDs in Managerial Roles

Our February event, as part of the STEM PhD Pathways Program, spotlighted career paths in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies through a managerial lens. Three Yale PhD scientists in various managerial roles and who chose different career paths after receiving their …

By Haofan Li
Haofan Li McDougal Career Fellow
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Career Strategy Essentials with the Office of Career Strategy (GSAS and Postdocs, Spring 2023)

Join OCS this spring for a series of career strategy workshops designed to help you navigate your career journey! We will introduce the many OCS resources at your disposal and cover essential skills like crafting a resume, exploring your interests …

By Jacob Gonzalez
Jacob Gonzalez Senior Associate Director, Graduate and Postdoctoral Career Services
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