Virtual advising appointments are available during spring break, March 10 - March 21.  Appointments are filling fast!

Business, Law & Industry

Supports students and postdocs interested in a wide range of careers related to business, law & industry. These careers include those in Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations, Consulting, Finance, Insurance & Real Estate, Law & Legal Services, Startups and Entrepreneurship & Freelance Work.  Connects students to career resources, alums for networking opportunities, events to learn more about employers, workshops to broaden your understanding of the job search, and more.

Advising Resources

Advisors are available to meet with you 1:1 for personalized advice on your Business, Law & Industry-related career trajectory; schedule your appointment via Yale Career Link.  For students interested in pursuing a graduate degree in business, please see our Business School Resources.  For students interested in pursuing a law degree, please see our Law School Resources.   

Grow your Network

Connect with Employers

  • Attend OCS Industry-Specific Recruiting events to connect with a wealth of employers and learn about various opportunities within Business, Law & Industry.
  • Business related industry-specific events include: Consulting/Healthcare Consulting & Finance.  Visit the Career Fairs / Networking Events page for details about the events.
  • Be sure to review our events calendar frequently for upcoming alumni panels, employer events and workshops.

Build Skills and Experience

  • Try out different work environments: Professional experiences and internships – Experiential learning is a way to link what is learned in the classroom to real-world experience.
  • Gain experience on-campus: Working in a leadership or an administrative position for a student organization can support your professional development, provide insight into career functions, help develop project management and communication skills, and engage in productive teamwork.
  • Leverage the many resources offered by graduate student groups and campus organizations.

Upcoming Events for Students Interested in Energy & Sustainability (CBEY) – March 2025

Leaders of Corporate Energy Transitions Tues., March 25th, 2025 |11:45 – 12:45 PM ET | SOM’s Evans HallJoin Dan Gross, Director of Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund, and Peter Gerson, Senior Manager of Energy Transformation at Walmart for a conversation on how …

By Stanley Willard Jr.
Stanley Willard Jr. Assistant Director of Employer Relations
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Yale in Hollywood Summer Internships Q&A w/ Alums – 3/28 @ 4pm

Exploring a summer in the entertainment industry? The Yale in Hollywood alumni committee will discuss the YiH Summer Internship Program, including posted positions, summer events, as well as advice for approaching the entertainment industry more generally.

The program organizers will …

By Derek I. Webster
Derek I. Webster Director of Common Good & Creative Careers
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FOUR full cases on how AI is shaking up the business world

Your target firm has a perspective on AI, and you need one too. 

In the newsletter below, RocketBlocks shares how to build a personal point of view on AI and be ready to navigate case interview questions in an era …

By Denise Byrnes
Denise Byrnes Associate Director of Employer Relations
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YC Career Outcomes

The Office of Career Strategy collects information about Yale College graduates. This tool allows users to search outcomes by year and major. Please visit Statistics & Reports for more information on our data collection.

  • First Destination summaries are based on the Knowledge Rate of graduate outcomes six months after graduation according to National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) guidelines.
  • Knowledge Rate, defined by NACE, includes direct survey responses and basic employment or graduate school information confirmed through LinkedIn. Yale’s information below on Starting Salary and Time of Year Offer Received is based only on direct survey responses.

Helpful Tips for the Interactive Tool:

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  • The default is ‘All Years’ or ‘All Majors.’ Choose specific years or majors for more granular results. Uncheck the selected major(s) to reset your search.
  • The tool returns results with at least five responses. For small majors, choose ‘All Years’ to show results
  • To ensure confidentiality, results are reported in the aggregate
  • If you require additional information contact the Office of Career Strategy

Most Recent Class Overview: Class of 2024

Knowledge Rate Employed or in Graduate School Mean Starting Salary Top Five Industries
91.4% of those graduating between July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024.

  • Survey Responses: 1,227 (80.6%)
  • Confirmed through LinkedIn: 299 (19.4%)
 93.5% employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation $90,097 among graduates employed full-time in the United States Financial Services, Education, Technology, Consulting, and Healthcare

 

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  • Starting Salary
  • Time of Year Offer Received
  • Internships, Research, and Study Abroad Experiences
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  • Top Universities
  • Advanced Degrees Pursued

First Destination

First Destination refers to the postgraduate plans of Yale College graduates six months after graduation. The pursuits of Yale graduates include employment, graduate school, independent research, military service, and more.

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