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Explore Your Interests / Self Assessment

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.

How to Deal With Layoff Anxiety (Whether or Not Your Job is on the Line)

Picture this: you walk into the office on a Monday morning, ready to start the week, only to find out that a close friend and colleague has been laid off. Worse than that, you overhear murmurs that it might happen …

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Top 10 Must Reads with Focus on Leadership

Pursuing an MBA is a journey that demands academic excellence and the development of essential leadership skills. Leadership is a cornerstone of success in the business world, and there’s no better way to hone your leadership abilities than by reading …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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How to Succeed as a Non-Technical Product Manager

Product managers often build and manage technical products. To do so, they must interact with software engineers and data scientists daily.

But how technical do product managers need to be? Do product managers need to know how to code?

For …

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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Job Market Trends: How Market Research Insights Can Help Improve Your Search for Executive Roles

You’ve gained enough experience and polished your skills to qualify for executive roles. But now, you aren’t sure which position will be most suitable for you or how you can ensure recruiters don’t overlook you and go for other candidates.

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By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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5 Tips for Ensuring a Job Is the Right Fit for You

When looking for a job, you need to take into consideration many factors. In addition to daily responsibilities and salary, you need to think about things like training, advancement, flexibility, benefits, and company culture. Otherwise, you might find yourself very …

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