Common Good & Creative Careers

Common Good & Creative Careers (CGCC) Initiative supports Yale students interested in pursuing careers that make a difference and encourage their creativity. Use the drop down menu to explore the CGCC career communities!

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Specialized Advising

Meet the CGCC Team:

  • Robyn Acampora, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Public Service Careers (nonprofit & policy)
  • Lori Ferrara, Senior Administrative Assistant
  • Stephanie Glover, Senior Administrative Assistant
  • Kelly McSergi, Assistant Director of Employer Relations & CGCC ER Liaison
  • Derek Webster, Senior Associate Director for Creative Careers (arts & media communications)
  • Jorimel Zaldivar, Senior Associate Director for Common  Good Careers (education & government)

Schedule an appointment here  with one of our CGCC Advisors. 

 

Yale College Experiential Learning and Internships

GSAS Experiential Learning & Fellowships

CGCC Alumni

Hearing from Yale alums who work in the industries that CGCC covers is one of the most valuable steps a student can take. We encourage students to conduct informational interviews. Students can find alums through:

CGCC Career Fairs & Consortium Events

CareerEco: Teacher Diversity Virtual Career Fair

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

11AM-3PM EST

Click here to register and for more information.

By Jorimel Zaldivar
Jorimel Zaldivar Senior Associate Director for Common Good Careers
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Junior Fellows & Info Session – U.S. Dept. of Treasury’s Office of International Affairs

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of International Affairs is now accepting applications for its 2023-2025 cohort of Junior Fellows. The Junior Fellowship program is a highly selective, fixed two-year program for new college graduates to work shaping international …

By Ya Hsien Cheng
Ya Hsien Cheng Assistant Director of Employer Relations
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Spring Internships available w/ Buckley partner Gingrich 360

Gingrich 360 offers internship opportunities for college students, graduate students, and recent graduates.

As part of this once in a lifetime experience, interns will explore the world of Gingrich 360 – where politics, history, and media intersect.

Gingrich 360 is a …

By Derek I. Webster
Derek I. Webster Senior Associate Director for Creative Careers
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Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Virtual Information Session

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

4:00-5:00 PM EST

CSIS is a top-ranked security and defense think tank, with over 40+ programs and a staff of 250. At CSIS practitioners, researchers, and academics come together to move the needle forward in policies …

By Jorimel Zaldivar
Jorimel Zaldivar Senior Associate Director for Common Good Careers
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Zibby Media looking for Yale talent

Zibby Media is a privately-owned media company founded by “NYC’s Most Powerful Book-fluencer” (Vulture) Zibby Owens. Zibby is an author/editor of four books herself and the award-winning host of podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books (consistently in the top 200 on …

By Derek I. Webster
Derek I. Webster Senior Associate Director for Creative Careers
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Community Spotlights

Ellen Babby (PhD ’80, French Literature)

Humanities, PhD
  • Independent Consultant Nonprofit Management
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Elaina Foley

  • Legislative Intern Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
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Shreeya Singh

  • Research Project Intern Dr. Sarah Cahn, Professor
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Nicole Li

  • Congressional Intern Office of Congressman Steve Cohen (D – TN)
Meet Nicole >

Montana Love

  • Research Project
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Sarah Borden

  • Human Rights Refugee & Immigrant Program Intern Advocates for Human Rights, Minnesota
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Shreyas Raman

  • Innovation Lab Intern Greenwich Library, Connecticut
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Sophie Lieberman

  • Nutrition Education Fellow Capital Area Food Bank, Washington DC
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Vanessa Zhang

  • Development Intern Peer Health Exchange (PHE), Chicago
Meet Vanessa >

Alissa Ardito Ashcroft (PhD ’04, Political Science)

PhD, Social Sciences
  • Assistant General Counsel Congressional Budget Office
Meet Alissa >

Ramona Liberoff (MA ’93, Art History)

Humanities, Masters
  • Senior Impact Investing Advisor
Meet Ramona >

Matthew Tanico (PhD ’17, Spanish & Renaissance Studies)

Humanities, PhD
  • Associate Director Yale Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration
Meet Matthew >
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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 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
86.8% of those graduating between July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 96.9% employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation $76,359 among graduates employed in the United States. Financial Services, Education, 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
  • Co-Curricular, Research, and Study Abroad Experiences
  • First Destination Locations
  • 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.

CONTACT & LOCATION

Phone
(203) 432-0803
Email
careerstrategy@yale.edu
Website
http://ocs.yale.edu
Address

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New Haven, CT 06510

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The office is closed weekends, holidays, and recess days.