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STEM Connect Industry Guide: Chemical Engineering

Chemical Engineering Industry Guide: Your Guide to Pursuing Opportunities within Chem-E

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Hiring Timeline for Chemical Engineering

Intern & Post Grad in Big Oil

Apply August- November

Banking/

Consulting

Apply August- October

Intern at Bayer

Apply August- December (earlier than typical pharma)

Intern at Genentech

Apply October- December (earlier than typical Biotech)

Intern at National Labs

Typically October- December

REU Submissions

Apply Late December- Early January

Intern & Postgrad at Big Chem Co’s

Apply by January

Intern in Big Pharma/Biotech

Apply January- February

Startup Internships

Look February- May

Apply for Funding

Yale Grants Application Deadlines February – March

View the Yale Grants Database

Start your Journey by Following the steps below:

Prepare

Get Involved

Use your Network

  • Utilize Yale Career Link to view upcoming recruiting events and job/internship opportunities currently available to Yale Applicants
    • Utilize Yale Career Link resources:
      • Peer Networking Lists: see where recent undergrads and grads have interned by going to Resources/ Career Library and lookin at the YC Class List, or YC Summer Experiences spreadsheets
      • Employer Directory for Recruiter Contacts: See if Yale has a direct contact with a company of interest by searching in Yale Career Link Employers/ Employer Directory
  • Join Cross Campus to network with Alumni from the Yale Alumni Association
  • Reach out to faculty you know or have worked for to connect you to their contacts in companies and fields of interest.

Get Advice

  • Meet with the Office of Career Strategy:
    • Meet with an Advisor to learn about jobs and career paths in Chem-E
    • Have your resume and cover letter reviewed
    • Schedule a workshop for your club or organization
Make an Appointment