Robyn Acampora

Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Service Careers

Preferred Pronouns: she/her/hers

Robyn joined the Office of Career Strategy (OCS) in the fall of 2012 and is eager to meet with students who are at any point of their career exploration process. Robyn oversees the Common Good & Creative Careers team and is a part of the OCS Senior Leadership Team. She manages a number of public service partnerships and is the Office of Career Strategy (OCS) liaison for student athletes. Robyn is also involved with a number of strategic initiatives across OCS. She is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and the Eastern Association of Colleges and Employers (EACE). Before joining OCS, Robyn spent seven years at Yale Law School’s Career Development Office as the Associate Director of Administration, where she focused on public interest programming and was responsible for all postgraduate employment reporting. When she is not working, Robyn is typically either chauffeuring or attending an athletic event with her husband, two children and dog, Hogan.

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International Development Career Guide by Net Impact

The following guide was written by Net Impact. You can view the details and other career information at https://netimpact.org/careers/international-development/big-picture

The Ultimate Guide for International Development
What is International Development?

International development looks at improving the lives of individuals worldwide through …

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(Re)Introducing the Nonprofit Salary Explorer | Your Go-To Compensation Tool

Equity, negotiation, counter-offers, wage gaps, cost-of-living … the list goes on! Considering the breadth of topics and frequently asked questions that fall within the “salaries” category, it seems like it’s always a good time to discuss compensation. 

And here at …

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Social Impact Career Guides from Second Day

Second Day, a nonprofit focused on helping people find social impact jobs has created over 20 career guides in a variety of topics. Go to secondday.org to view all of the guides. Below is a sampling of their career guides. …

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Job Search Tips for the Busy Student Athlete

The student athlete has two jobs (if not more!) during the school year – that of being a Yale student and being an athlete. Below are some highlighted resources from OCS that can support you in your internship or job …

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How Can I Learn More about Careers in Geographic Information Science (GIS)?

There have recently been more students explaining their interest in GIS. Just a few examples of careers that involve GIS are a Geographer; Cartographer/Photogrammetrist, Urban /Regional Planner, and Surveyor. An important consideration will also be to get an understanding of …

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How to find a job if you have a disability

The following article is from Diversity Jobs

In the highly competitive job market, finding a good position can sometimes be overwhelming. And, if you happen to have a disability, the task feels even more daunting. However, the fact is, nearly …

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Becoming Becoming A Sports Agent: The Duties, Skills, Career Path And Earnings Behind Sport’s Biggest Names

Forbes Article by Michael Ede, Entrepreneur, Football Agent, MD/CEO of Uplift11 Sports, U.K.’s fastest-growing sports management agency.

Read the full Forbes article here.

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Nonprofit Career Guide, 8 Entry Level Paths

The following guide by Second Day dives into 8 distinct paths that one can look into entering within the nonprofit sector. They include:

Click on this Second Day Guide to read more.

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Nonprofit Salaries | How to Deal When Your Heart and Budget Collide

Those of us who are drawn to social-impact careers care deeply about the causes our work supports. At the same time, like everyone else, we have bills to pay.

So what do we do when there’s a gap between what …

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The Idealist Guide to Working (and Living) with Chronic Illness and Disability

There are myriad stories on the internet about different health experiences—be it chronic illness, disability, mental health struggles, or some combination of the three. But from the perspective of a person who wants to have an impactful career, there is …

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