Big news in the AI-powered career prep world: LinkedIn Interview Prep is no longer!
Which means it’s time to move on to another tool…
…and my recommendation is Yoodli.
Here’s why:
Big news in the AI-powered career prep world: LinkedIn Interview Prep is no longer!
Which means it’s time to move on to another tool…
…and my recommendation is Yoodli.
Here’s why:
All students currently completing their summer experience are invited to be featured on the YSE CPD Office Instagram Account, other social media and/or website as part of our Summer Experience Spotlight Series. It’s a great way to highlight your career-related …
PCA Remey Schneider with Dane McKittrick reviewing application materials in Kroon
We are actively recruiting for Peer Career Advisors for the 2025-26 academic year.
The opportunity is available for work study eligible candidates with highly developed writing, editing, and analytical …
By Heather Clancy June 23, 2025
From the Trellis Network website:
Whether you’re hunting for a new position or trying to keep the one you have, there’s a lot you can do to achieve your goals. Industry experts weigh in.
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LinkedIn – or just about any job board – has barely tinkered with the original formula since the early days of Monster.com:
You know the drill – job title, location, filters. Rinse, wash, and repeat.
Which is why their new …
Today’s episode of From Dorms to Desks, a podcast by College Recruiter job search site, explores a significant career-related concern for those early in their careers: the importance of upskilling and continuous learning for students, recent graduates, and others early …
It’s no secret that networking plays a key role in career growth, but it gets tricky when you’re actively job hunting. Reaching out to former colleagues, industry peers, or new connections can quickly come across as transactional if not handled …
Job hunting can feel like a full-time job with none of the benefits. And when rejections start piling up, even the most qualified candidates can feel their confidence take a hit.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), …
When done right, a thank-you email might be the reason someone remembers you for the next job opportunity. And yet, despite its impact, it’s something many people overlook.
In an era of instant messaging, tight deadlines, and endless notifications, it’s …
Let’s face it: The job market officially SUCKS.
Whether it was all the private sector layoffs of the last few years…
…or the new government layoffs this year…
…or just the general paralysis created by tariffs and change…
…it’s a …
So, you landed the job. You smiled through orientation, made it through awkward intros, and now… you’re low-key panicking, thoughts racing. “Why did they hire me?” “They’re going to figure out I have no idea what I’m doing.” “I don’t …
Trying to connect by email with an employer or staff member on a team you are applying to? Check out this career hack from Jeremy Schifeling.
How do you target your ONE LinkedIn Profile… for MULTIPLE jobs??? 🎯
Turns out there are 4 easy hacks…
Here’s a 2-minute crash course – just be sure to SHARE with others who can benefit! ⚡️
This is a breakdown of data science interviews and how to prepare for them.
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Verified: We’ve distilled the core lessons from hundreds of hours of interview prep with top-performing candidates, hiring managers, and senior data scientists at companies like …
You’ve got an upcoming interview, and you’ve prepared your answers, researched the company pre-interview, and picked out the perfect outfit. But have you thought about how you’ll break the ice? Interviews aren’t just about proving you can do the job—they’re …
Spring is the season for many second year students to be on the job market. Whether you are just starting or are actively interviewing, it’s never too early to prepare for upcoming job offer negotiations. Often negotiations begin in the …
Energize Capital summary of advice from Business Insider‘s Riddhi Kanetkar on “how graduates can break into the climate space, featuring insights from sector leaders.” Click for full LinkedIn post!
Many of the alumni and employers we met with during YSEinDC underscored the importance of having a targeted cover letter that shows, among other things, a solid understanding of the role being applied for. CPD offers students a complete Cover …
The National Association of Colleges and Employers, an association of career services professionals and employers from a wide range of sectors, launched the Career Readiness Initiative in 2015. The initiative sought to address a fundamental need for new college graduates …
Click for quick informational video.
YPP is a post-graduate opportunity open annually in June for graduates interested in pursuing a career with the UN Secretariat.
From the website:
The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, …
Reprinted Courtesy of the National Association of Colleges and Employers Grab and Go Archive for Members
By Jeremy Schifeling
The LinkedIn Higher Education team I led served millions of students and recent college grads across the world. Through that experience, …
Hello YSE Class of 2025! All of us at CPD have heard the call for more job-searching help in this difficult time for the environmental community. In a recent conversation, a student suggested that the details of how to use …
YSEinDC was packed with employer visits and networking opportunities for students through the generosity of alumni and employer hosts. Photograph Taylor Mickal accompanied us on a few of the visits and at the networking breakfast, taking some beautiful pictures. Check …
On February 28th, 250+ Yale students attended the 2025 All-Ivy Environmental and Sustainable Development Career Fair in Lerner Hall at Columbia University, with more than 1,500 students from our Ivy League partner schools. 59 employers promoted employment opportunities in public, …
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, and includes only alumni who have participated …
From the website:
“At the Partnership for Public Service, we believe that our future and our democracy depend on our ability to solve big problems—and that we need an effective federal government to do so.
For more than 20 years, …
The Office of Communications has created branded digital materials to help our entire community recognize and celebrate YSE’s 125 years of Leadership, Innovation, and Impact.
Check out the brand guidelines web resources for logo files and templates!
Alumni panels, spring 2025: Conversations with international alums on the work they do, career journeys, and job search strategies. Please click on the link to view each recorded session.
Networking tips:
Networking (when done well) is a fancy word for …
Nearly everyone, at some point in their career, will have to decide if they want to pursue a leadership role. However, many people focus their consideration on the wrong factors. Yes, leadership positions come with pay bumps, extra perks, and …
YSEinDC, our annual trip to Washington D.C., provides students an unparalleled opportunity to network with alumni and employers in the densest YSE alum region in the world. Kathy Douglas and Joey Gallo will be leading the event in February 2025 …
Yale Center for Business and the Environment provides students the opportunity to meet with visiting alumni mentors every year. This is an excellent way to grow your network by making new connections as well as to expand your knowledge by …
Yale University provides a subscription to LinkedIn Learning to all students.
CPD has curated a selection of LinkedIn Learning classes to get you started on exploring this resource, but this is only a small sample.
We encourage students to explore …
Joey Gallo joined CPD this fall after almost two years at the Yale School of Medicine as a Senior Administrative Assistant. He is a multi-hyphenate professional excited to directly contribute to YSE’s vision and mission because he believes that environmental …
Robert & Patricia Switzer Foundation
Switzer Fellows are top graduate students in New England and California who are leaders dedicated to making positive environmental change. Fellowships include a cash award, leadership training, and lifelong engagement with the Switzer Network – …
From the HBR Website:
Twenty-five years ago, a Harvard Business School case study featured the exceptional networking practices of Silicon Valley entrepreneur and venture capitalist Heidi Roizen. This was before the rise of online social networks and the ubiquity of …
Interested in a preview of class of 2024 First Destinations? Check out the IG Series CPD Senior Admin Joey Gallo is running. Stay tuned for full results of the annual First Destination Survey to be posted in the spring! Meanwhile, …
LinkedIn publishes an annual report on green skills, trends, hiring needs, and predictions for growth in a range of sectors globally. The news is very good for applicants with these skills, even in sectors that are not traditionally “green.”
Curious …
By Jack Kelly, Forbes.com
From the article:
How You Can Benefit From The New Landscape
During this transition period, job seekers and workers can take proactive steps to navigate the uncertain job market. Keep up with current events and policy …
The Environmental Voters Project is an effort to use advanced data analytics to identify and motivate people who care about environmental issues but don’t always make it to the polls. Take a look at a video that reviews some of …
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.
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!
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, …
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, …
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.
According to the UN, food insecurity …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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.
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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 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 …
Students are invited to access the April 18 Interview Preparation Workshop.
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.
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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:
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 — …
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 …
2024 Visits and Alumni participants for reference only.
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 …
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. …
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 …