The Office of Career Strategy offers ways 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, network with ease, negotiate offers, and consider how graduate school might fit into your plans.
Get Started
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 for regular newsletters from our Career Communities, Affinity/Identity Communities, and Applying to Graduate School Communities.
Engage with OCS
Students don’t need to know their career goals before meeting with OCS, we are here to help. Get started with any of the following:
- Quick question meeting (15-minutes)
- One-on-one session with an advisor, (30 or 45 minutes)
- Ask your student organization to request an OCS workshop.
Plan and Assess
Before you begin, consider taking time for self-assessment using the following OCS Resources:
Apply for Jobs & Internships
Applying 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 Experiences
Yale students pursue many meaningful opportunities. 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, Yale in Hollywood)
- Post-graduate & Summer Fellowships
Grow Your Network
Networking 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 process, from the first moment through the application process and acceptance.
