How to Get Into Private Equity: The Ultimate Guide

Breaking into private equity is highly competitive, but the payoff, both financially and professionally, is unmatched in finance. Whether you’re coming from investment banking, consulting, or a PE-backed portfolio company, understanding the private equity recruitment process, what firms actually look …

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AI Skills: What You Need to Learn to Stay Ahead

It’s predicted that artificial intelligence (AI) will likely replace some jobs, but it’ll also create new positions and become a valuable assistant for many professionals. To succeed in this new landscape, it’s important to pick up the skills needed in …

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Highlight These 9 HR Skills to Make Your Resume Shine

In human resources, your skills are your calling card. Whether you’re applying for a generalist role, specializing in talent acquisition, or diving deep into benefits administration, showcasing the right skills on your resume can make or break your application.

The …

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Buy-Side vs. Sell-Side: Different Types of Firms & How to Choose One

Navigating the buy side can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re coming from investment banking or top consulting firms, because the options are more varied than they seem. The firm you choose can launch your investing career or burn you out …

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How to Use AI for Interview Prep

Preparing for a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. From practicing the perfect responses to anticipating tricky questions, the process often feels overwhelming. But what if there was a way to streamline this preparation and boost your confidence? Enter …

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Ways to Figure Out Your Career Path in 2025

Finding the right career path has always been a complex journey and the work landscape in 2025 will present new opportunities and challenges. With technology reshaping industries, remote work becoming the norm, and shifting values in the workplace, navigating your …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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SOMPost Newsletter – January 2024

Recruit Yale SOM students this Spring…

Classes have resumed and Spring semester recruiting is underway! Read below for the variety of ways to connect with Yale SOM students, or reach out to your Employer Partnerships Manager to strategize on hosting …

By Rebecca Lineberry
Rebecca Lineberry Employer Partnerships Strategist
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How to Network on LinkedIn Like a Pro

Networking on LinkedIn is more than just sending connection requests; it’s about building meaningful relationships that can help propel your career forward. LinkedIn offers a unique platform where professionals across industries can connect, share knowledge, and create opportunities. Seems straightforward, …

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The Future of Job Hunting: What 2025 Has in Store

The job market has become more competitive than ever before. This tight competition calls for building a strategic career roadmap for long-term professional growth and success – and that starts with an aggressive job search!

However, as a job applicant …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Update Now: Changes in CMS

With a new year come new changes in CMS, including more compact Preferred Industry and Preferred Function lists for students in CMS:

Why the change?

By Audrey Hupp
Audrey Hupp Associate Director of Operations and Program Manager, Career Education & Coaching
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