Office of Career and Professional Development

News & Advice

Cover Letters vs. Motivational Letters: Are They Any Different?

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 …

By Sulaiman Jenkins
Sulaiman Jenkins Associate Director
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EDFCC Fellowship Application Review November 5

Applying for the 2025 EDFCC Fellowship Program?

Take your mind off of the day’s events by joining CPD PCA Remey for a step-by-step review of the online EDF Climate Corp Fellowship application.

REGISTRATION

Interested candidates will:

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Career and Professional Development Workshop November 7, 12-1

REGISTRATION

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 …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Peer Career Advising

CPD PCA Remey Schneider working with classmate Dane McKittrick during drop in hours in Kroon Knob.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

PCAs are available by appointment through YSENext to assist peers on the job and internship search.

In addition to offering resume …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Meet Your 2024-25 Peer Career Advisors!

Our Peer Career Advisors (PCAs) can help you to review resumes and cover letters. Schedule an appointment or stop by at their drop-in hours.

Remey Schneider: Learn more about Remey

Hours:

Kate Regan-Loomis: Learn more about Kate

Hours:

Ready to …

By Kate Regan-Loomis
Kate Regan-Loomis
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Alumni Talks and TGIF Friday, October 4, 5-8pm

Students are invited to hear from alumni giving short talks Friday in Burke, followed by a networking TGIF!

Alumni Flash Talks

5:00 pm – 5:45 pm 
Burke Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Kroon Hall  
Join students and alumni for a series of concise …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Join us in welcoming Sulaiman to CPD and YSE!

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, …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Incoming Student IG Series Now Live!

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.

Interested in volunteering? Complete this simple online form.

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Coming Soon: EDF Climate Corps Fellowship Deadlines and Info Sessions. Meanwhile…

Database of EDFCC Fellowship projects by YSE and SOM students: 136 as of 2023.

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Interested in Clean Energy Justice, Finance, Technology, and Policy? Submit Your Resume for Review by Employers at the Yale Clean Energy Conference!

When: October 10-11, 2024
Where: Yale School of Management
Conference Registration

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Alumni Panel: Presidential Management Fellowship Recording Available

Missed the virtual panel of Yale alumni speaking about their PMF experiences and advice? CPD is making the recording available for any students who would like to review it. Yale login required for viewing.

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Join Us: Class of 2026 Incoming Student IG Series!

All incoming students are invited to participate in the CPD Incoming Student IG Series!

It’s a great way to introduce yourselves to the YSE community!

Questions? Contact Kathy Douglas!

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Join A Professional Association

The CPD team researches and curates professional associations relevant to our student population. Many offer low or no cost memberships to students.

Joining associations in your areas of interest is a great way to learn about special targeted opportunities, conferences, …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) 2050 Fellows

Deadline for all, Tuesday, September 2.

CBEY is offering exciting opportunities for monthly discussions on a range of business/environment topics. Don’t miss out!

From the CBEY TEAM:

CBEY 2050 Fellows

Applications are open for the next cohort of 2050 Fellows, …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Turning Your Internship into a Full-Time Career: Proven Strategies

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 …

By Ivy Exec
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Who’s Hiring? 8 Organizations Addressing Food Insecurity

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.

According to the UN, food insecurity …

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What is Career Readiness?

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.”

Much of the education and …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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CPD Summer Experience Instagram Series

Visit our IG Highlight for more!

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Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Who’s Hiring? 7 Organizations Advocating for the LGBTQ+ Community

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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10 ways to make the most of your summer internship

Pooja Anil Rasal, Times Higher Education

From the website:

“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 …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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BCG Launch Summer 2024 Timeline: REGISTER TODAY!

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 …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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How To Reject A Job Offer Without Burning Bridges

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 …

By Ivy Exec
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8 Strategies for Introverted Professionals in the Workplace

“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. 

By Ivy Exec
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Salary Negotiation: How to Negotiate Salary: Learn the Best Techniques to Help You Manage the Most Difficult Salary Negotiations and What You Need to Know When Asking for a Raise

From the website:

Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School

“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 …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Research: Negotiating Is Unlikely to Jeopardize Your Job Offer

by Einav Hart, Julia Bear,, Zhiying (Bella) Ren, HBR, May 08, 2024

From the website:

“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 …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Missed the Interview Preparation Workshop? Not to Worry…

Students are invited to access the April 18 Interview Preparation Workshop.

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Interview Preparation Career Resources

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 …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Interested in Working for the Legislative Branch of the U.S. Federal Government, and Don’t Know Where to Begin?

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 …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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10 Behavioral Interview Questions (With Sample Answers)

Indeed.com

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.

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Job Offer Negotiations

Are you starting to receive job offers or ready to brush up on your negotiating skills?

CPD provides a host of resources for negotiating job offers available 24/7 on our website.

Includes:

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Class of 2023 Employment Data Now Live

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 …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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When Should You Update Your LinkedIn Profile With a New Job?

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 — …

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“roadmap” of energy sector employers helps students clarify career interests

Posted on January 29, 2024 by EDGE

From the web article:

“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 …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Career Skill Building Tools In One Click

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Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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YSEinDC 2024 Alumni Site Visits and Networking Events

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2024 Visits and Alumni participants for reference only.

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director

Interested in a Summer Experience or Full Time Role with The World Bank Group? Quick Tips To Get Started

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Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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How Can You Tell if An Employer Values Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace?

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 …

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America’s Best Employers for Diversity: Forbes

From the website:

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. …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Yale and CPD Resources for Conducting An International Summer Internship

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 …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Contact & Location

Address

195 Prospect Street
New Haven, CT 06511

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
ACADEMIC YEAR SUMMER HOURS
Monday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm 8:30 am- 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am- 5:00 pm 8:30 am- 4:30 pm

The office is closed weekends, holidays and recess days.