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: Advertising, Management & Marketing; Consulting; Healthcare Consulting, Finance and Law & Legal Services.  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.

 

The Bridgespan Group: An Insider Look Into Non-Profit Consulting

The team at Management Consulted recently sat down with Stephanie Kater, a Partner and co-leader of the firm’s impact investing space. She has a lot to share about daily life as a Bridgespan consultant – and how you can become one.  …

By Denise Byrnes
Denise Byrnes Associate Director Denise Byrnes
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How to Stay in-the-know on Start-ups: Tips from a Yale graduate

Yale students, across industries and academic areas are dipping their toes into the start-up world as interns, full-time employees, and as entrepreneurs. But how do you stay up-to-date on what’s happening with start-ups? Here are some resources that might be …

By Kelly McSergi
Kelly McSergi Assistant Director of Employer Relations Kelly McSergi
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Casa Monarca – Humanitarian Affairs Assistant Internship

Given a project partnership agreement with the UNHCR Field Office Monterrey as an assistant of humanitarian affairs will participate in all the activities supporting our mission to welcome, to protect, to promote and to integrate refugees.

There’s a short period …

By Lisa Blees
Lisa Blees Assistant Director, Programming & Internal Relations Lisa Blees
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Applications are now open for the 2022 Summer Community Organizing Fellowship

Applications are now open for the 2022 Summer Community Organizing Fellowship for Yale students. Please find a link to the application here and to sign up for an upcoming informational interview. 

 Community organizing groups from across the country, together with …

By Robyn Acampora
Robyn Acampora Director of Strategic Initiatives and Public Service Careers Robyn Acampora
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GoingVC Research Library

Learn the venture capital industry.  GoingVC.com includes career resources, comprehensive guides, job opportunities and trends.

 

By Denise Byrnes
Denise Byrnes Associate Director Denise Byrnes
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Community Spotlights

Raveesha Gupta (MA ’17, International and Development Economics)

Raveesha Gupta (MA ’17, International and Development Economics)

First Generation and/or Low Income Students, Humanities, Masters, Social Sciences, STEM
  • Research Analyst
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Alissa Ardito Ashcroft (PhD ’04, Political Science)

Alissa Ardito Ashcroft (PhD ’04, Political Science)

PhD, Social Sciences
  • Assistant General Counsel Congressional Budget Office
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Ramona Liberoff (MA ’93, Art History)

Ramona Liberoff (MA ’93, Art History)

Humanities, Masters
  • Senior Impact Investing Advisor
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Career Outcomes

The Office of Career Strategy collects information about Yale College graduates after graduation. This interactive tool allows users to search these outcomes by year and major. Please visit Statistics & Reports for the more detailed reports.

Helpful Tips on using the Interactive Tool:

  • There is no Enter or Submit Button – Results will appear automatically with your selections
  • Choose ‘All Years’ or ‘All Majors’- For results across years and majors or check one for more granular results.
    • Default results will show the most recent Class Year.
    • Uncheck selected major(s) to reset your search.
    • To ensure student confidentiality, results are only reported in the aggregate and more granular data is not available through this public tool.
    • The tool will return results with at least five responses. If you require additional information contact the Office of Career Strategy

Most Recent Class Overview

Knowledge Rate Success Rate Mean Starting Salary Top Five Industries
91.6% of those graduating between July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020 91.7% employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation $71,030 among graduates employed in the United States. Financial Services, Education, Consulting, Technology and Healthcare

 

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  • Size of the Organization
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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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Email
careerstrategy@yale.edu
Address

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New Haven, CT 06510

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