Goals are the roadmaps that guide us toward success, whether in our personal lives, careers, or financial pursuits. They provide direction, motivation, and a sense of purpose. But when we talk about short-term and long-term goals, it’s important to understand …
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.
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 …
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 …
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!
Are you a May graduate applying and interviewing for jobs? Already or hope to soon be fielding offers and negotiating salaries and benefits? CPD is ready to support the process! All students are welcome to join one or all of …
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 …
Are you on the job market and looking for ways to improve your interview skills? Already tried practicing in the mirror, and want to expand your toolkit? You might start by checking out this short video by Jeremy Schifeling on …
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 …
The YSE Supplementary Fund in the Yale Student Grants Database provides partial funding to Yale School of the Environment students to support their required (ENV 006) summer experience. CPD has decided to extend the application deadline for this funding source …
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 …
Several specific opportunities and general career websites were shared by alumni and employers during the 10th annual YSEinDC. See below, and watch for additional job and internship postings in YSEinNext in the coming weeks.
Healing Harvest: Transforming Food Systems for Tomorrow is a great opportunity to explore careers in food systems.
The event will “convene cross-discipline leaders and thinkers to explore food systems’ capacity to heal communities, economies, ecologies, and human bodies. Leaders across …
“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.
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 …
By Maya Sanyal
Maya SanyalAssociate Director, International Student Career Success
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 …
The Bekenstein Climate Leaders program aims to increase the number of Yale professional graduate students working to address the climate crisis and accelerate the pace and scale of climate mitigation policies and practices. The internships program provides $15,000 stipends to …
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 …
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 …
Keep on top of employer registrations for the All Ivy Fair in one click.
Students are encouraged to register for the event even if not physically attending to access the virtual employer sessions and career panels during the week.
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 – …
The Yale Chapter of the International Society of Tropical Foresters (ISTF) is hosting the 31st Annual Conference at the Yale School of the Environment, New Haven, on January 31–February 1, 2025. The theme for this year’s conference is “Governing Resilient …
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.”
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 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 …
Idealist Careers | Helping you land, love, and grow in your social-impact career. And visit Idealist.org explore thousands of great jobs and social-impact organizations near you.
“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 …
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