Where are you located?

Undergraduate Career Services is located at 55 Whitney Avenue on the third floor. Our building is positioned on Whitney Avenue between Audubon and Trumbull Streets, opposite Dunkin Donuts, Subway and Clark's. You may want to refer to a campus map or travel information on our web site prior to visiting our office.

What services do you provide?

Our job is to help students to clarify their future aspirations, identify employment or educational opportunities of interest to them, and provide the support to enable them to realize their goals. Read a complete list of services to learn more about what UCS offers.

How do I contact UCS?

For general information use any of the following:

Phone: 203.432.0800
Fax: 203.432.7184
Email: undergraduate.careerservices@yale.edu

The contact information page contains a complete list of contact information for the various UCS programs.

What are your hours?

Generally, UCS is open Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm. For a complete listing of office hours, open hours, and college open hours please visit the general information page.

How do I make an appointment?

All counseling appointments must be made over the phone. Dial 432.0800 to schedule an appointment.

I would like to receive emails from UCS. How do I subscribe to distribution lists?

You must have an account in eRecruiting to become part of any distribution list. Visit the eRecruiting on-line user guide to learn how to create an account and participate in UCS distribution lists.

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Do you have internship listings online?

Yes. You can search for international and domestic internships two ways:

• UCS Internship Programs page
  Provides both international and domestic opportunities. Several of these programs are avaiable exclusively to Yale College students.
• eRecruiting website
  Contains both international and domestic opportunities. You can search by state, as well as any career field or industry that you are interested in. Activate your account now.

What's the difference between an internship and a summer job?

While an internship is meant to provide substantive, career related experience with an educational component, a summer job serves as a vehicle to earn money. It is important to note that many students receive substantial paychecks for their internships and many summer jobs provide extremely valuable experience that afford students the opportunity to develop skills that will give them an edge in the job market. Visit the Internship section of our site to learn more.

Can I get Yale credit for my internship?

Yale College does not award credit for internships. This policy is not unique to Yale; all Ivy League institutions and top liberal arts colleges share this policy. However, we encourage you to apply for an internship that requires credit and will assist you in establishing your candidacy. Upon your request, our office will provide you with a letter explaining Yale College policy and giving your internship official Yale College sanction. Signed by the Assistant Dean of the College and the Director of Undergraduate Career Services, this letter is accepted by the employer in lieu of credit in most instances. For further information on requesting this documentation, please read the Yale College Credit Policy.

Can UCS help me get the foreign work authorization I need for an internship/job abroad?

A counselor can assist you in identifying appropriate work permit programs, embassy services, and other work permission strategies specific to the country in which you intend to work. UCS can not process these documents. Handouts covering various work authorization programs are available in International section of the UCS Library.

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Do jobs in the nonprofit sector pay less than jobs in the for-profit sector?

No. Jobs in the nonprofit sector can vary greatly in regard to pay. Because the nonprofit sector is really only defined by a specific tax code, the organizations and career fields that are classified as nonprofit vary greatly as does the salary range. The pay scale is completely dependent on the individual organization, just as in any other field.

I am a student majoring in engineering/science and am not finding any companies through OCIP that have positions I am interested in. What should I do to find full-time position listings?

Unlike some other areas (such as finance or organizations like the Peace Corps), most engineering or science employers do not engage in "mass" hiring, and therefore are not common among our on-campus interview program. However, there are a plethora of solid engineering and science resources available on the Internet, many of which list full-time (as well as internship) postings throughout the country and internationally. If you know of companies you are definitely interested in, visit the employment section of their websites (also often called "Careers") to determine their hiring needs. You may also want to chat with your faculty members and DUSs to obtain their advice. They have often had significant contact with industry through their own consulting work and/or research experience and may be able to provide you with some helpful tips.

Can UCS help me get the foreign work authorization I need for an internship/job abroad?

A counselor can assist you in identifying appropriate work permit programs, embassy services, and other work permission strategies specific to the country in which you intend to work. UCS can not process these documents. Handouts covering various work authorization programs are available in International section of the UCS Library.

What should I bring to a Career Fair?

Bring plenty of copies of your resume, a professional business portfolio with a pad of paper (and pen) to store your resume and the business cards you will collect. We advise you to review the list of participating organizations prior to arriving at the fair and have a target list of organizations that interest you the most. Reminder notes about each company may prove useful when engaging in dialogue with the recruiters. Be sure to research the organizations you are interested in and prepare questions so that you can make an impression with the recruiters as you speak to them. Remember to dress appropriately! You are going to make an impression and it should be a good one. Business casual or professional attire is recommended. Visit the Career Fairs section to review the schedule for the events this year.

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