Office of Career Strategy

Startups offer an exciting path for students seeking dynamic roles, meaningful work, and opportunities to grow alongside innovative companies. However, identifying the right opportunities in the fast-paced startup world can be challenging. Here are actionable steps and resources to help …

OCS hosted a dynamic series of career strategy workshops designed to empower your job search journey, with an emphasis on how innovative AI tools can enhance your success. Discover the wealth of resources OCS offers while developing crucial skills in …

On October 24, 2024, Yale’s Office of Career Strategy (OCS) hosted a virtual event spotlighting non-profit career paths for STEM PhD students and postdocs. The event aimed to broaden the career horizons of attendees by shedding light on impactful work …

Congratulations on securing your experience! Now it’s time to plan your experience to make the most of your professional development.

Before Your Experience
Set Goals

Goals will assist with initial conversations with your supervisor, and serve as a guide in …

Once you are logged into Yale Career Link:

1) Select Advising (top right corner) of the home page and then Request New Appointment
2) Select any relevant filters. If you want to meet at PWG on Tuesdays, select appointment type: …

It is important to be aware of the Yale resources available to you while you are pursuing activities outside of Yale.

Important Note: Yale College students must abide by the Yale College Travel Policy.

Contact International SOS travel assistance. Available …

Once you secure your experience, you may find the employer needs additional information to finalize your employment or, if applicable, secure your work visa. See below for how OCS can help when an employer requests details about academic credit or …

A far ranging talk with writer, producer, and on-air ESPN sports analyst, Mina Kimes ’07.

More info on Mina Kimes:

https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/mina-kimes/

http://twitter.com/MinaKimes

https://www.youtube.com/@minakimes

https://www.instagram.com/mina_kimes/

The Mina Kimes Show: https://tr.ee/H0-aQTe7Hc 

OCS Craft & Career Podcast (full episode list) – https://ocs.yale.edu/podcast

The Craft & Career series connects with professional creatives from the arts, entertainment, and media industries, to discuss the nuances of their craft, the reality of their careers, and how, in often surprising ways, these two concerns can work together.

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Dear (First Name),

I hope your day is going well! I am writing to you because I’m currently working on creating my LinkedIn profile. I am looking to add some recommendations to support my representation of skills. As …