Office of Career Strategy

Preparing for a technical interview can feel like learning a new language, especially when your “native tongue” is academic research. In a recent PhD Pathways session, Ariana Hackenburg (’18 PhD Physics; Quantitative Researcher at Google) and Sarwar Hussain (’22 PhD …

The PhD Pathways series, in collaboration with Yale Ventures, hosted “PhDs in Startups & Entrepreneurship: Bootcamp Fundamentals for Researchers,” a session designed to introduce PhD students and postdocs to the landscape of science- and technology-driven startups. The event brought together …

Ah, the dreaded question: “Tell me about yourself.” 
 
It’s deceptively simple — and it trips up more candidates than you’d think. 
 
They’re not asking for your life story or every detail of your dissertation. They want to see how well you …

A recruiter at WCUB told me about a brilliant scientist who showed up to a Zoom interview wearing a wrinkled t-shirt. Smart person, great credentials… didn’t make it to the next round. 
 
Every interaction — even an informational chat — is an …

Earlier this week, the Office of Career Strategy (OCS) hosted the latest session of our PhD Pathways series with an insightful panel on careers in economic consulting, featuring two outstanding Yale PhD alumni: 

• Yujie Qian (’21 PhD Economics) – Senior Economist …

Ah, the dreaded question: “Tell me about yourself.” 
 
It’s deceptively simple — and it trips up more candidates than you’d think. 
 
They’re not asking for your life story or every detail of your dissertation. They want to see how …

“Does anyone even read cover letters anymore?” 
 
Yes — and recruiters told me they can always tell who took the time to write a thoughtful one. 
 
Here’s the secret: your cover letter isn’t about restating your qualifications. It’s about telling your …

Want to know what impresses recruiters before you even walk into the interview? 
 
Preparation.  

At WCUB, hiring managers told me they can instantly tell who did their homework. Great candidates know the company’s mission, recent acquisitions, and even what’s new …

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 …

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 …