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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.

Top Benefits of of Regular Career Calibration

As you advance in your career, you may move forward but feel unsure whether you’re going in the right direction. Regular calibration allows you to check if you’re on the right path. It’s necessary if you want to maintain passion …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Ways to Align Your Ambition With Market Reality

Ambition is powerful since it pushes you to keep working when others quit. It also motivates you to dream bigger than your current job title, pay, or skill set.

However, customers decide what they will spend money on, and employers …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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What Does it Take to be a Chief of Staff

Ask ten executives what their Chief of Staff does, and you’ll get ten different answers. Ask ten Chiefs of Staff what makes someone succeed in the role, and you’ll hear the same word: ambiguity.

In a recent conversation with three …

By Elizabeth Sena
Elizabeth Sena Career Coach, Working Professionals
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The New Talent Market: Executive Hiring Trends for 2026

In 2026, the talent market where top executives look for work and companies look for leaders, is very different from what it once was. If you’re planning to grow into bigger roles, you should understand how the latest changes affect …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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5 Situations When Loyalty Becomes a Career Liability

Loyalty often feels like a strength for many professionals. You may think that once you show commitment and stay consistent, your efforts will be recognized over time.

While you may get rewarded sometimes, loyalty can also turn into a liability. …

By Ivy Exec
Ivy Exec is your dedicated career development resource.
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Career Resources