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Your Ph.D. experience has equipped you not only with specialized expertise in your discipline, but also with a strong transferable skill-set that may be applied to a range of careers. Take advantage of OCS resources to explore career options, develop professional skills and experiences and conduct a rewarding job search.

Plan and Assess

Consider your interests, values and transferable skills, and use an Individual Development Plan to develop a strategy to achieve your professional goals.

Explore Ph.D. Pathways

Your Ph.D. equips you with skills that can be applied to diverse careers within and beyond academia. Learn more about Humanities and Social Sciences Ph.D. pathways and STEM Ph.D. pathways.

Grow your Network

A strong professional network will be one of your most valuable assets in your career search. Read our advice on how to make professional connections that work for you.

Build Professional Skills and Experience

Interested in exploring careers, gaining experience and building your professional skill-set? Learn about the range of professional experiences and skill-building opportunities open to you.

Apply for Jobs beyond the Academy

Prepare for a successful and fulfilling job search with our tips on every stage of the application process. Learn how to find opportunities, write effective resumes and cover letters, prepare for interviews, and negotiate offers..

Prepare for an Academic Job Search

To complement the support offered by your department and academic mentors, view our resources on:

10 Things on a Rockstar Startup Resume

Think getting hired at a startup is easier than landing a job at Google? Think again. In this article, Jeremy Schifeling explains why startup founders can actually be more selective—and how your resume needs to show you’re ready to make …

By Kelly McSergi
Kelly McSergi Director of Employer Relations
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Connecticut governor’s fellowship program – Deadline 05/23/2025

Application is open for 2025 fellows! View the submission instructions here: Request for Qualifications. The deadline to apply is May 23, 2025. 

What is the governor’s fellowship program?

The governor’s fellowship program is an opportunity for early career professionals to …

By Stanley Willard Jr.
Stanley Willard Jr. Assistant Director of Employer Relations
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Yale PhDs Explore Careers in Patent Law and Consulting in Boston

On Wednesday, April 24, 2025, Yale’s Office of Career Strategy (OCS) organized a Boston Job Trek, offering 37 Yale PhD students the opportunity to explore career paths in intellectual property law and management consulting. The immersive, day-long event featured site …

By Hao Xie
Hao Xie McDougal Career Fellow
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Vault Career Guides

This is just a sampling of the many career and industry guides available through Vault/Firsthand, a resource free to Yale students and postdocs.

 

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