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If you are considering applying for jobs beyond the academy, preparation will be key to a successful job search.  For help with every stage of the application process, get started with the resources on this page. OCS advisers are also available for confidential, one-on-one consultations on your resumes and cover letters, interviewing preparation, negotiation strategy and decision-making.  Make an appointment with us on the Yale Career Link.

Creative Careers

Creative Careers span multiple industries that share elements such as non-traditional hiring patterns, a heavy reliance on networking and relationship building, an association with creative practice or discipline, and a variety of freelance or entrepreneurial potentials.

Our Common Good & …

By Derek I. Webster
Derek I. Webster Director of Common Good & Creative Careers
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Be sure to leverage the valuable resources offered by many of these organizations, including advice on diverse career paths, salary and employment data, and jobs boards.

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Employment Data and Trends

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Search continually updated U.S. market trends to learn about job types (job functions), growth trends, and desired skills. The results will include general information about each job (functional area), employment trends from the past two years and projections for the next 10 years, employers that have that role, desired education level, skills for the position, and more!

TWO WAYS TO SEARCH:

  1. Find Career Data by Selecting Keywords: Enter keywords of various job titles and choose a state or search nationwide to learn more about that job.
  2. Filter by Industry and Occupation: Search by industry and choose among popular occupations/job titles within that industry.

First, choose an industry of interest, then filter for occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

Type in a keyword to select a relevant occupation. (If you'd like to see data for a specific location only, filter by state.)

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