Yale Career Link (Symplicity) is scheduled for routine maintenance December 14 and 15. On either of these days, you will experience 2-6 hours of downtime between the hours of 11am and 5pm EST.  During this maintenance window, you will see an alert that the system is down for scheduled maintenance.

Did You Know?

  • Almost 50% of Yale students reported working in the Nonprofit or Government Sector in the Summer.
  • Over 30% of the Class of 2022 and 2021 reported their first job in the Nonprofit or Government Sector.
  • 12-14% of all Yale students reported working in the Creative Careers.



Simon & Schuster 2025 Summer Internship Program

Simon & Schuster was named to Forbes magazine list of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers 2022. Simon & Schuster is a global leader in general interest publishing, dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, …

By Stanley Willard Jr.
Stanley Willard Jr. Assistant Director of Employer Relations
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Farmlink FIELD Fellowship 2025 Applications Open – Due Jan. 5, 2025

ABOUT FARMLINK PROJECT

The Farmlink Project is a non-profit that works to address systemic hunger, food insecurity and climate change. Globally, we grow enough food to feed every person on the planet. Yet every year, a third of that food …

By Stanley Willard Jr.
Stanley Willard Jr. Assistant Director of Employer Relations
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Exciting Theatre Apprenticeship Opportunity at Florida Studio Theatre

Launch YOUR Career With Florida Studio Theatre!

Florida Studio Theatre’s Professional Training Program is an immersive and comprehensive way to bridge the gap between academic theatre and the professional world.

This full-time, intensive training program provides learning opportunities and experience …

By Stanley Willard Jr.
Stanley Willard Jr. Assistant Director of Employer Relations
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Job Search Resources

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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.)

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.

Helpful Tips for the Interactive Tool:

  • There is no Enter or Submit Button, results will appear automatically with your selections
  • The default search setting is ‘All Years’ or ‘All Majors’ and shows results across years and majors
  • You may 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, choosing ‘All Years’ is more likely to show results
  • To ensure confidentiality, results are reported in the aggregate and more granular data is not available through this tool.
  • First Destination Summaries are based on the knowledge rate of graduate outcomes six months after graduation according to National Association of Colleges and Employers guidelines.
  • 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
90.3% of those graduating between July 1, 2022-June 30, 2023 94.0% employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation $89,622 among graduates employed full-time in the United States Education, Financial Services, Technology, Consulting, and Healthcare

 

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  • Top Employers
  • Employment Industry and Function
  • Size of the Organization
  • 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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