The Office of Career Strategy has many resources to support alums of Yale College, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and Postdocs. Yale is committed to assisting alums through all stages of their career development process.

Alums are invited to partner with OCS and Yale University in many ways.  Consider posting a job or internship in Yale Career Link,our jobs database, participate in our networking events or register with Cross Campus to connect with other alums. Contact the Office of Career Strategy for ways to get involved.

Alum Resources

Coaching and Mentors

Job Search Resources

4 Tips for Reapplying to a Company That Rejected You

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Rejection is a part of life. You see an attractive potential partner, so you ask that individual out. Sometimes you get a yes, sometimes a no. In high school, maybe you tried out for the school musical or basketball team. …

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Is 2020 a Good Time to Start a Business?

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With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to have a major economic impact on countries around the world, thousands of entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are wondering the same thing: is 2020 a good time to start a business? Is there any …

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The Best Ways to Talk About Your COVID-19 Layoff in a Resume, Cover Letter, or Interview (With Examples!)

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Job searching while you don’t currently have a job always comes with worries about how potential employers will look at this gap. Unfortunately, even though it’s unfair and irrational, there are some companies that may discriminate against unemployed people when …

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3 Ways A Company’s Policies Are Hurting Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

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If your company isn’t thinking about how to increase its diversity and inclusion right now, it might be asking for trouble down the road. Less engaged employees, lower productivity, losing talent to competitors, and even litigation are all serious risks. …

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November Recess Hours

Cross Campus in Winter

The Office of Career Strategy will be closed Wednesday, November 25 – Friday, November 27 and will reopen Monday, November 30 at 8:30am.

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