Vanderbilt University’s Picture Your Career Workbook

Vanderbilt University has written and publicly shared a 132-page workbook, Picture Your Career, for using visual thinking with careers!

Students and alumni are encouraged to download it — anyone who might find the information helpful.  It is a great way to …

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Get to Know OCS

About the Office of Career Strategy

The Office of Career Strategy (OCS) offers career advising, professional school advising, employment and internship opportunities, and career development resources. The office works with students and alums of Yale College, Yale Graduate School of …

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Gain Skills & Experience

During your time at Yale, seek out experiences that will help you test careers and workplaces, or build marketable skills that will enhance your professional success. Be sure to consider your goals carefully; doing a self-assessment can help frame your …

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Cell Mentor – Professional Development for Scientists

Cell Mentor is a collection of professional development resources provided by Cell Press, with the aim of helping scientists imagine career possibilities, learn technical skills, publish, and ultimately find jobs.

The press also hosts job listings for scientists covering many …

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The Best Environmental Science Internships To Get You Started On A Career In Sustainability

Job opportunities for environmental scientists and specialists are expected to grow by 11% in the following years, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

Geology and Earth Science college degree is still the most popular choice in the …

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Writing Samples

Writing samples are used by employers to evaluate your writing skills, tone and style. If you are applying for positions that require strong writing skills, you might be asked to submit a …

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Coding vs Programming: The Crucial Differences

If you’ve spent time around the development world, you’ve likely heard the terms coding and programming used interchangeably. In most people’s minds, coders and programmers are the same thing and bring to mind a person using a language only computers …

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GUMI Mentor Database is Live!

The Graduate-Undergraduate Mentorship Initiative (GUMI) Mentor Database is now live! There are over 150 (and counting!) listings of knowledgeable postdocs, graduate, and professional students from every school and department at Yale, eager to provide their experience, wisdom, and advice to …

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Yale University Centers

Many Yale Centers offer career and professional development opportunities. Below are just a few examples of our Yale partners.

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Center for Teaching and Learning: Teaching and Writing, Academic Job Market Workshops
Yale Arts Calendar: Arts …

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