Undergraduates

The Office of Career Strategy offers a variety of ways for you to engage that align with the stage you are in on your academic and professional path. Whether you are just starting to consider possibilities or you are further along, we will help you explore options, create application materials, learn to networking with ease, guide you to negotiate offers, and consider how graduate school might fit into your plans.

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Explore our resources below and make an appointment to work with an experienced career advisor. For advice and resources specific to your fields of interest, please visit and sign up updates from our our Career Communities, Affinity/Identity Communities, and Applying to Graduate School Communities.

Engage with OCSStudents don’t need to know their career path before engaging. We are here to help you explore and apply to jobs and internships. Here are ways to get started:
Attend a Drop-in Session: 15-minute sessions for quick questions or a resume or cover letter review
Meet one-on-one with an advisor for an in-depth discussion about your career questions and goals
Ask your student organization to request a workshop with OCS
Plan and AssessBefore you begin, consider assessing your goals through these OCS self-assessment tools:
Start with the Skills, Values, and Interests self-assessment and then, check out the Five-Step Career Decision Making Process
Participate in Designing Your Career @Yale program, using Stanford University’s approach of applying Design Thinking to career decision-making
Use the Yale College Checklist for a list of resources and action items.
Apply for Jobs & InternshipsApplying to positions can be a mysterious process, but we’re here to help! Start with these resources and make an appointment with a career advisor.
Resumes and Cover Letters
Academic Credit & Letters of Support
Interview Preparation, including Big Interview
Search opportunities in Yale Career Link
On-Campus Recruiting
Self-Reported Grade Sheet
Funding for Professional ExperiencesYale students pursue many meaningful projects and positions. Below are resources to help you consider opportunities and funding options.
Summer Experience Award
Travel Reimbursement Program for Seniors
Select Internship Programs (Block, Buckley, LA Arts, Women in Government, Yale in Hollywood)
Post-graduate & Summer Fellowships  Students on Leave of Absence, refer to this Fellowships Guidance.
Grow Your NetworkNetworking may seem intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. Read these tips to network with ease.
Review our top networking tips
Connect with fellow students and recent alums through the Peer Networking Lists.
Utilize Cross Campus, Yale’s alumni networking platform.
Create a LinkedIn account
Thinking About Graduate or Professional School?Interested in pursuing a higher degree? We will guide you through the entire process, from the first moment through the application process and acceptance.
Health Professions
Graduate School
Business School
Law School

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