Minority Mental Health in the Workplace

Between the lasting effects of a global pandemic, the fight for racial justice, and economic uncertainty, to say that the past few years have been challenging is an understatement. As many of us continue to return to the office, acknowledging the …

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Dive into Designing Your Career

Following up on our early Fall programming, the CDO is offering two unique workshops this semester that apply a design thinking approach to your job/internship exploration and search. These workshops offer opportunities to dive deeper into your career values, engage …

By Julia Bourque
Julia Bourque Career Coach
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Breaking into product management: 3 key tips

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Breaking into product management: 3 key tips

Kenton Kivestu, ex-Google, ex-BCG, Founder at RocketBlocksPublished: November 4, 2018 | Last updated: May 8, 2020

Breaking into product management is extremely tough.

While the role itself offers an incredible …

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‘I Wish You Bad Luck.’ Read Supreme Court Justice John Roberts’ Unconventional Speech to His Son’s Graduating Class

‘I Wish You Bad Luck.’ read Supreme Court Justice John Roberts’ unconventional speech to his son’s graduating class on Time.com.

By Abigail Kies
Abigail Kies Assistant Dean, Career Development
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Decoding the ‘Why Change Jobs?’ Conundrum: Craft Your Perfect Response

In the realm of job interviews, one question frequently takes center stage: “Why are you looking for a new job?”

The query demands a thoughtful response, especially in today’s competitive professional landscape. This question often arises because prospective employers want …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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STAR interview method

STAR interview method

Holly Watson, Senior Product Marketing Manager at Amazon Web ServicesUpdated: August 2, 2022

STAR method | Example STAR answers | SCARL technique

There are common interview techniques, or formulas, to help structure your responses during an interview. These techniques …

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Resources for Using AI in Your Job Search

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CDO partners with LinkedIn Guys (Job Insiders) to give insights on optimizing your LinkedIn Profile in the job search. Jeremy Schifeling also writes and speaks on using AI for careers, and we were happy to welcome him for an optional …

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

For some organizations, the best (sometimes only) way to engage is through diversity conferences

The CDO reaches out and develops recruiting relationships with a variety of organizations across industries; these organizations ultimately choose to connect and engage with students in a variety of ways. Some come to campus to recruit Yale SOM students. Some …

By Rebecca Stekloff
Rebecca Stekloff Senior Director, Employer Partnerships
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Launching Your Next Chapter: Crafting a Resume After a Long-Term Role

Resumes have probably not changed since the last time you relied on one to introduce yourself to prospective employers.

You have changed, too, from the days when you applied for entry-level positions, and your work history could be summed up …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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20+ Top Fintech Companies of 2023

The top fintech companies use technology to automate or improve financial services. But what are fintech companies and what do they really do? 

Some well-known companies, like Mastercard and Visa, are considered fintech businesses because they rely on technology to …

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