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  • Economic Development

  • Energy

  • Manufacturing

  • Real Estate

  • Economic development stems from efforts across a broad range of fields so we cater to interests that span empowerment, international development, policy, and infrastructure, among others.

    “A process of creating and utilizing physical, human, financial, and social assets to generate improved and broadly shared economic well-being and quality of life for a community or region.” -Karl Seidman

    Sample employers include: Acumen, BRAC, Capital Impact Partners, CT Green Bank, Endeavor Global Inc., Evidence Action, GiveDirectly, IDInsights, International Monetary Fund, NYC Economic Development Corp., Obran Cooperative, RedF, Save the Children, Technoserve, United Nations, UNICEF, UNCDF, World Bank and World Food Program.

  • Energy is a large and fast growing global industry that encompasses sectors such as oil & gas, power & utilities, renewable energy, energy storage, etc.

    Career opportunities in energy are diverse and include corporate finance, strategy, business development, operations, engineering, M&A, and product management among many others.

    Given the ever-evolving technologies and legislations, energy is a dynamic industry, and a career in energy requires interdisciplinary knowledge and the ability to learn quickly.

    Sample employers include: Apex Clean Energy, Avangrid, Chevron, Citi, Credit Suisse, Exxon Mobil, General Electric, EnerNOC, Lazard, NextEra Energy, Schlumberger, Shell and Tesla.

  • Students with an interest in the manufacturing space will often explore roles in analytics, business development, marketing, operations, strategy, and supply chain management.

    3M, Amphenol, Conagra Foods, Corning, Cummins, Danaher, Fortive, Hugo & Hoby, Lockhead Martin, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Technologies, Siemens and Tata Group.

  • Real Estate is “property consisting of land and the buildings on it, along with its natural resources; an interest vested in this; an item of real property; more generally buildings or housing in general.”

    Real Estate covers many aspects such as development, leasing, appraisal, marketing, and management of commercial, residential, agricultural, and industrial properties, as well as financial, raising capital from investors (REPE) and managing, sourcing or assessing debt investments within Investment Banks.

    Career opportunities exist in Development, Brokerage, Equity and Fixed Income Research, Project Finance, Public Finance, and Real Estate Finance.

    Sample employers include: Allianz, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Evercore, Goldman Sachs, Hines, Invesco, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KKR, March Capital Management, Morgan Stanley Real Estate, Tishman Speyer, Vornado Realty Trust and Zillow.

The 3 Biggest Takeaways from the Yale Real Estate Conference 2025

The International Center for Finance, in partnership with the Yale Alumni Real Estate Association, hosted the Yale Real Estate Conference 2025 on October 24th in Evans Hall. It was full of insights on the future of housing, credit markets, and …

By Nursen Demiroz
Nursen Demiroz Employer Partnerships Manager
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Prep for Recruiting in Energy

The energy sector offers opportunities spanning regions, and functions. As you begin mapping out your recruiting journey, consider the wide range of paths available: Business Development, Finance, Leadership Development Programs, Program Management, M&A, and more.

What is a recruiting trend …

By Kennedy Sani
Kennedy Sani Employer Partnerships Manager
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What to Expect When Recruiting in Real Estate

Looking to break into the real estate industry? It’s a big, diverse, and relationship-driven field with a ton of different career paths. Whether you’re interested in developing new properties, managing commercial buildings, or getting into brokerage and investments, you can …

By Nursen Demiroz
Nursen Demiroz Employer Partnerships Manager
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20 Economic Development Specialist Interview Questions and Answers

Common Economic Development Specialist interview questions, how to answer them, and sample answers from a certified career coach.

For more on this article visit https://interviewprep.org/economic-development-specialist-interview-questions

By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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Real Estate Interview Guide

Common Real Estate Interview Questions

Our Real Estate Interview Guide compiled the most common behavioral and technical interview questions and answers to prepare candidates in the recruiting process for investment positions in the real estate industry.

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By Mike Minutoli
Mike Minutoli Senior Director, Career Education and Coaching
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