Yale’s Office of Career Strategy is committed to ensuring that all first generation and/or low income students feel supported in exploring different careers, searching for internships/jobs and applying to advanced-degree programs. We realize that many FGLI students face additional obstacles when approaching these processes, and our goal is to help you overcome them by providing guidance and sharing our specialized resources.

Some employers may offer diversity recruitment programs aimed to address historical gaps in the workforce, and students are encouraged to research those programs to learn more.

LifeSci NYC Internship Program

The LifeSci NYC Internship Program is a dynamic NYC initiative to build a pipeline of talent to fill the needs of the fast-growing life-sciences industry.

Since 2017, the program has placed over 1,200 undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates in …

By Yale Office of Career Strategy
Yale Office of Career Strategy
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EHS Summer 2026 Marketing Ambassador – Paid Intern Position

Internship Dates: May 29, 2026 – August 16, 2026 (Approximately 15-20 hours per week)

Position: Educational Housing Services (EHS) is hiring two Summer 2026 Marketing Ambassador-Interns to work on digital content creation (with a focus on TikTok) and general marketing initiatives. EHS will provide payment, free housing, and a transportation stipend.  

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By Jeanine Dames
Jeanine Dames Director, Office of Career Strategy and Senior Associate Dean, Yale College
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What I Heard from HR – Practice, Practice, Practice 

Ah, the dreaded question: “Tell me about yourself.” 
 
It’s deceptively simple — and it trips up more candidates than you’d think. 
 
They’re not asking for your life story or every detail of your dissertation. They want to see how well you …

By Esther Choi
Esther Choi McDougal Career Fellow
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FGLI Facebook Group

The FGLI at Yale Facebook group is available for first-generation and/or low-income students to join and learn what’s happening on …

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