Students can engage with the Office of Career Strategy (OCS) in ways that align best with their personal academic and professional path. OCS can help you brainstorm career paths, apply for positions, network with ease, negotiate offers, and consider graduate school.
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Connect With OCS
Advisors in OCS are here to help you plan every step of your career exploration journey.
- Make a 15-minute virtual Quick Question Appointment (when classes are in session)
- Schedule a 30 or 45-minute advising appointment
- Drop in for a 15-minute, first-come, first-served advising session. Find dates, times and details here.
- Student Organizations: Request a Workshop
Reflect on Your Skills & Interests
Consider your interests, values, and skills and recognize they may evolve during your life and career.
- Five-Step Career Decision Making Process
- Consider Job Function vs Job Industry and how that will factor into career choices
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
- Professional Development Reimbursement for Yale Juniors & 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.