How Internships Are Changing the Art World

“Creative industry internships have come under growing scrutiny over the unequal opportunities they may offer and the insufficient compensation and experience they may provide. Many arts internship programs can be invaluable for gaining a foothold in a creative field and …

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PhD Transferable Skills

Employers value many skills in addition to the technical knowledge in your discipline that you have honed while at Yale.  These skills are called “transferable” because they can be employed in a range of employer settings. The skills most cited …

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How to Create an Effective Entry-Level Software Engineering Resume

The modern world is built on software. From banking to entertainment to transportation and everything in-between, software is at the foundation of nearly everything we do. 

As the architects and builders of this foundation, the career prospects for software engineers …

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Quick Tips for Building a Strong UX Portfolio

Before you can apply to jobs, you need to ensure that your UX design resume and portfolio are as strong as possible. These act as an introduction to your experience and skills for recruiters and hiring managers who are assessing …

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Self-Reported Grade Sheet

In some cases an employer may request an unofficial transcript, or a self-reported grade sheet. To create a grade sheet, use the information on your most recent academic record and create a PDF document.

By submitting a self-reported grade sheet …

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Medical school scholarships: Where you should look for funding

How can you go about finding scholarships and funding? Here’s what a few experts in the field had to say. Read this article by Brendan Murphy, News Writer, American Medical Association.

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American Art Therapy Association

Laura Spinelli, ATR, LPC is Director of Giant Steps, an arts-driven outpatient program for Veterans, at Veterans Affairs (VA) Connecticut. An article featured by the Yale Veteran’s Network explains how art therapy has helped in the healing process for a …

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Three students reflect on their military service and life now at Yale

More than five years ago, Yale became an inaugural partner in S2S’ Vetlink program, which helps veterans and transitioning service members with their college search. To assist the partner schools in their recruitment efforts, Vetlink also helps to identify potential …

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6 Activist Poets Who Inspire Contemplation, Connection, and Change

Throughout history, in moments of doubt, artists and writers have confronted despair and uncertainty with their creativity and words. Now is no different. Below are six contemporary poets whose words of contemplation, connection and change will not only provide comfort …

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PhD Pathways in Academic Administration

Being a tenure-track professor is not the only career available at a university for PhD students and postdoctoral scholars. According to recent findings in 2014, the number of non-academic administrative positions at U.S. colleges & universities has doubled in the …

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