Professional Development

Make use of Yale resources to advance your academic and professional careers through the offices of the Center for International and Professional Experience (located at 55 Whitney Avenue).

Yale students networking at the Yale Bowl

Office of Career Strategy (OCS)

The Office of Career Strategy offers advising in anything related to career development, from looking for internships to applying to professional school. Connect with OCS to advance your career development through several flexible advising options:

  • 15-Minute “Quick Question” Appointments: Schedule a virtual 15-minute session for rapid advice on resumes, cover letters, or career resources. These are available through Yale Career Link (Select “Make an Appointment” > “Quick Questions”).
  • Residential College Outreach: Meet with an OCS Outreach Coordinator directly in your residential college for resume and cover letter reviews. Check your college’s weekly newsletter for scheduled times.
  • 30 or 45-Minute Advising Appointments: For more in-depth topics like career exploration, mock interviews, or graduate school planning, schedule a full appointment via Yale Career Link.<
  • STEMConnect & Pop-Up Advising: Look for specialized “Pop-Up” sessions throughout the semester at the CEID (15 Prospect St) or the Poorvu Center.

Use OCS Resources for:

1st Gen & Alumni Networking

Yale Career Link


Yale Career Link is your centralized hub for career management, available to all current Yale College students, GSAS students, and postdocs. It is much more than just a job board; it is the gateway to your professional development at Yale.

Yale Career Link Key Features & Tools

Access thousands of postings(Link is external), including roles from Preferred Yale Partners—a network of alumni and employers specifically eager to hire Yale students. Use the “Preferred Yale Partner” filter under “More Filters” to find these roles.

Big Interview(Link is external): Located under the “Resources” tab, this tool provides AI-driven resume reviews and a mock interview suite where you can record and receive instant feedback on your performance.

Schedule 30 or 45-minute advising appointments.
   -Access “Quick Question” 15-minute virtual slots for rapid support.

Peer Networking Lists: Search through thousands of student profiles to see where your peers have interned or what post-grad roles they have accepted.

Connect with a diverse group of volunteer alumni ready to offer personalized career advice and industry insights.

Access premium licensed tools through the “Resources” or “My Shortcuts” section, including:

  • CareerShift: A powerful aggregator for finding recruiters and specific company contacts.
  • Firsthand (formerly Vault): For deep-dive industry guides and company rankings.
  • GoinGlobal: Comprehensive resources for finding international opportunities.

RSVP for OCS workshops, employer coffee chats, and career fairs. Manage your On-Campus Recruiting(Link is external) (OCR) applications and interview schedules directly through the platform.

You can access Yale Career Link on your mobile device by downloading the “Symplicity Jobs and Careers” app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Study Abroad

Yale student in from of Escadaria Selarón, the "Lapa Steps" in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Study Abroad office assists with the search, planning, and preparation for study abroad, whether for the duration of a summer, a semester, or an academic year.

International Student Award

Students receiving financial aid are eligible to benefit from the International Summer Award, which matches aid to cover the cost of a study abroad experience. If you are on full financial, you are eligible to receive an award that covers the program completely up to $12,500. Note that this is separate from other fellowships (e.g. Light) that cover all costs, meaning you might be able to go abroad several times at significantly reduced prices.

Visit the Study Abroad Calendar.