In addition to resumes, employers may often ask potential candidates for supplemental documents to get a better sense of their abilities. Two such documents are cover letters and motivational letters, but are they the same? Do they share the same …
Join Senior Associate Director Kathy Douglas and Associate Director Sulaiman Jenkins for a one hour session on networking strategies and best practices.
Designed for students who have big questions or hesitations about how to get started or continue actively …
CPD is excited to welcome Sulaiman Jenkins to the team as Associate Director managing employer engagement and all things related to the summer experience, ENV 006. He brings 2+ decades in education, along with experience in program management, career advising, …
CPD’s annual Instagram Series featuring Incoming Students has launched! Be sure to take a few minutes to ‘meet’ some of our new students as they embark on their YSE journey.
Missed the virtual panel of Yale alumni speaking about their PMF experiences and advice? CPD is making the recordingavailable for any students who would like to review it. Yale login required for viewing.
Did you know that over 70% of companies offer full-time positions to their interns? This statistic highlights the significant potential internships have in shaping future careers.
Internships are more than just a temporary assignment; they are a critical opportunity to …
Food is an essential component of life; without it, we cannot survive. But in the U.S. alone, an estimated 14.3 million people are food insecure; globally, 345 million people are facing acute food insecurity.
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From the National Association of Colleges and Employers:
“Career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate requisite core competencies that broadly prepare the college educated for success in the workplace and lifelong career management.”
Pride Month is a vibrant celebration and important reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community. It honors the bravery of those who fight for basic rights and continue to champion diversity in all its …
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“Making the most of your summer internship involves more than just completing assignments, collecting completion certificates and earning stipends. Here are some tips on how to make your summer internship experience …
For anyone interested in exploring management consulting, BCG Launch provides an opportunity to learn about roles and prepare for the application process.
From the website: “BCG Launch is a virtual series that provides current undergraduate and non-MBA Masters students …
Getting a job offer is worth celebrating, but not all the time. The employer may decide to post you in an unfavorable location or offer a salary that doesn’t meet your expectations. You may also get a better job while …
“Introverts are shy and boring people.” We bet you’ve heard this statement once or many times before. Or perhaps even you believe so. It’s no wonder why over 56% of workplace introverts in the US wish they were instead extroverts.
“Salary negotiations are often stressful and challenging. But with the right strategies, you can negotiate your employment terms with ease. In Salary Negotiation: How to Negotiate Salary: Learn the Best …
“Job seekers worry about negotiating an offer for many reasons, including the worst-case scenario that the offer will be rescinded. Across a series of seven …
Are you actively interviewing and want to tune up your questions and answers? Looking to get a head start on interviews that are ahead? CPD has you covered with a group of resources designed to teach you all about interview …
The Partnership for Public Service has some great resources on navigating all of the opportunities available to work in the legislative branch of the U.S. Federal government.
“The legislative branch is composed of two bodies, the House of Representatives and …
Are you working on your interview preparation and presence? Knowing the types of questions to expect is a cornerstone of confidence building, and Indeed.com’s online Career Guide is a great resource for a range of job search skills information.
The Office of Career and Professional Development conducts a survey six months after graduation each year, to determine the academic and employment activities of recent YSE graduates.
The survey is a snapshot at 6 months post graduation of alumni who have participated in …
Congratulations, you’ve got a new job! Maybe you’ve already celebrated with your friends and family, but what about your professional network? When should you update your LinkedIn profile with a new job? Is there a right — or wrong — …
“To help students visualize employers along the energy value chain, EDGE offers students a “roadmap” of example employers in the energy sector—from energy production (upstream) to generation and distribution …
Diversity and inclusion in the workplace can feel like a buzz phrase, but in practice, it’s a way to make all employees feel supported and empowered to succeed at work. Some companies do the bare minimum and post pledges on …
Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to create the sixth annual list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. To determine the rankings, Statista surveyed more than 45,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. …
Are you pursuing an internship outside of the U.S. this summer? If so, check out these resources on securing country specific work authorization and visas. Start soon, as some documents can take months to process. Please schedule an appointment with …