The CDO and Yale offer resources and communities to help you focus, recharge, and grow.
Start by asking yourself:
• What projects/skills interest you from previous roles?
• What tasks/responsibilities are you looking to leave behind?
• What could YOUR unique career path be?
• What geographic locations are you open to working in?
As the year progresses, you may find yourself adjusting your short-term activities and goals and needing to learn about a new approach.
To help you get started, take advantage of the resources below for self-exploration and research on industries, functions, and recruiting timelines.
In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned to the lab and noticed that mold had accidentally contaminated a petri dish of staphylococcus killing the bacteria around it. This discovery was not the result of perfectly planned grand design but a moment of …
For founders in tech and life sciences startups, even those in other fields, success often brings an unexpected and uncomfortable moment: the realization that the very company you built may soon outgrow you as its CEO.
As you move into higher-level leadership roles, the expectations will grow. You may need to manage larger teams and make tougher decisions. Your duties might also include guiding other employees through change.
Experience alone isn’t always enough to handle every …
Investment management recruiting tends to be earlier, less structured, and highly relationship-driven compared to fields like banking or consulting, making networking and a clear passion for markets especially important. Successful candidates differentiate themselves by demonstrating strong analytical ability, a thoughtful investing perspective, and the confidence to communicate ideas through pitches and interviews. International students should proactively address visa considerations while leveraging their global perspectives and preparing through market reading, club involvement, and consistent pitching practice.
By Mike Minutoli
Mike MinutoliSenior Director, Career Education and Coaching
