Yale’s Office of Career Strategy is positioned to support students with disabilities as they pursue career opportunities that align with their professional goals. With specialized programming, resources, and advice, OCS advisors can guide students through the process of securing positions.

Yale’s Student Accessibility Services is the key Yale campus resource for students with disabilities.
Yale’s Poorvu Center offers a number of services including peer mentoring for Students with Disabilities and Neurodivergence.

OCS has created the Students with Disabilities: Transferable Skills page for support on how you can reflect on your own set of experiences and incorporate your story into your personal job search. Along with the transferable skills page, scroll down to the Skills Discovery Tool below to identify the most important skills needed for a specific job title, industry, or occupation.

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

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 …

By Esther Choi
Esther Choi McDougal Career Fellow
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What I Heard from HR – Cover Letters Still Matter  

“Does anyone even read cover letters anymore?” 
 
Yes — and recruiters told me they can always tell who took the time to write a thoughtful one. 
 
Here’s the secret: your cover letter isn’t about restating your qualifications. It’s about telling your …

By Esther Choi
Esther Choi McDougal Career Fellow
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What I Heard from HR – Do Your Research 

Want to know what impresses recruiters before you even walk into the interview? 
 
Preparation.  

At WCUB, hiring managers told me they can instantly tell who did their homework. Great candidates know the company’s mission, recent acquisitions, and even what’s new …

By Esther Choi
Esther Choi McDougal Career Fellow
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Resources

10 Ways to Keep a Contact “Warm” (Without Being Awkward)

You don’t always have to make public announcements on LinkedIn to stay connected. In fact, subtle, personal outreach can often …

Yale Students with Disabilities: Transferable Skills

Click here to view this document created by OCS to highlight the many skills that students with disabilities bring to …

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