Post Summer Experience LinkedIn Tip

Many returning students have already done this–check out some of the great posts your peers have created!

This 2019 article still stands the test of time, with some pointers for highlighting your summer experience and thanking all who helped make …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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Job Boards

CPD curates a collection of job boards for students across the range of YSE degree programs, learning communities, and career goals. Not sure where to look for opportunities in your field of interest? Check out these resources.

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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A Note About Resume Writing from CPD

A resume is a marketing tool that summarizes knowledge, skills and experience. It should be well thought-out, targeted, nicely designed, grammatically perfect and succinct. It is a presentation tool aimed at getting you invited to job interviews, and should promote …

By Kathy Douglas
Kathy Douglas Senior Associate Director
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The Idealist Career Advice Guide to Starting a New Job

Between meeting colleagues, mastering skills, and tackling new responsibilities, the first three months at a new job can feel invigorating to say the least! But, of course, it will take time to build up the confidence to accomplish everything you …

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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
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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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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