Programs range from workshops about how to prepare a curriculum vitae or a resume to multi-session professional development programs such as Writing for a General Audience or The Business Management Study Group. Basic programs are offered every year. In addition each year in response to student needs and through evolving interests, the director and graduate student McDougal Fellows for careers and professional development collaborate to develop new programs.

Academic Job Search Series: Ten workshops which cover all the "must have" steps to a successful academic job search. If you are on the market - you don't want to miss this! For a complete listing of the workshops, times and locations download the pdf

spring 2008 programs

ONGOING

Need career or job search Advice?
One-on-One advising is available during "Drop-In Advising Hours" No appointment is needed.
Every Wednesday 2-5pm
Every Thursday 9:30-noon
First Monday of each month 7-9pm

Graduate "Career Chat"
Hall of Graduate Studies room 119 B, noon-1pm; lunch provided
All sessions are focused on job search topics for those seeking positions outside of the academy:
* January 28 "The secrets behind resume and cover letters"
* February 25 - "Preparing for and succeeding at the interview"
* March 27 -"How do I negotiate this job offer?"
* April 25 - "Resources to use during your job search"

april

April 1, 2008 noon-1:30pm
“Ladies who Lunch”, a lunch time discussion series
HGS room 211 - we'll provide the lunch. Registration is required and is limited to 20
Special Guest: Heidi Lockwood, Yale Phd. Candidate and High Peaks Mountaineer!
Heidi Howkins Lockwood studied philosophy and mathematics at Wellesley College, and was originally a PhD student in philosophy at MIT some time in the late 20th century. She attempted to acquire a better understanding of reality by climbing Himalayan 8,000-meter peaks such as Kanchenjunga, K2, and Everest with support from the National Geographic Society's Expedition Council. Although the expeditions didn't improve her grasp of reality, they did lead her to the realization that "wilderness" describes not just a specific type of place, but the way in which man interacts with such places. Her book describing the expeditions was published by National Geographic in 2001 and has been translated into German, Spanish, Polish, Urdu, and a few other languages she doesn't recognize. "Ladies who Lunch" is an opportunity to speak with and meet other women who have in some way done remarkable, intriguing things, or made memorable footprints on their journey. These are casual gatherings designed to give participants time to engage in conversation with our guests.

April 7, 2008 7:30pm
Boston Consulting Group
INFORMATION SESSION - summer program "Bridge to BCG
Hall of Graduate Studies Room 211
All PhDs/post-docs graduating from Yale in 2009 are invited and encouraged to attend.
The Boston Consulting Group is excited to announce the 2008 "Bridge to BCG," a three-day workshop for advanced degree candidates being held this summer! The program, which will run from July 7-9th in Boston, will allow participants to:
- find out about consulting and get to know BCG
- participate in a realistic case experience
- learn from BCG's thought leaders
- meet BCG consultants and students from various East Coast schools during social and educational events
-Travel, lodging and meal expenses will be covered.
Additional information can be found at www.bcg.com/adc/
Applications are due Friday, May 9th, and should be emailed to Bridge2BCG@bcg.com. All Yale PhDs/post-docs graduating in 2009 are encouraged to apply. A complete application includes: 1. Cover letter 2. Resume/CV

Monday April 7, 2008
McDougal Graduate Student Center Fellow Applications Being Accepted
Graduate Career and Professional Development (C&PD)
Completed Applications Must be received by noon on Monday April 7, 2008
The staff and students of the McDougal Graduate Career Services office in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Yale invite candidates to apply as Career and Professional Development Fellows for the 2008-2009 academic year. Career and Professional Development Fellows work together to enhance the quality of professional development, academic writing support, career planning and opportunities, mentoring and related areas in the graduate student community. Participation as a C&PD Fellow is an outstanding way to meet new people, develop leadership and administrative skills, gain useful experience for your resume or cv, explore specific academic and professional interests, and contribute to the graduate student experience. Career and Professional Development Fellows work in teams, as a group and in collaboration with the professional staff of the McDougal Center’s Graduate Career Services office. We welcome your application. For more information and application please visit: www.yale.edu/graduateschool/careers/forms/C&PD.pdf

Monday April 14, HGS 211 12-1:30pm (3rd of 4 in the series)
"Ladies Who Lunch" a lunchtime discussion series
Guest Speaker: Claudia Mannix - Special Agent, FBI New Haven Office
The FBI is a unique institution in the federal government in that it is responsible for sensitive foreign counterintelligence and important civil rights investigations, background inquiries on people nominated for high public office, and criminal investigations that may involve prominent figures in both the public and private sectors. Claudia will share her experiences in this field of work, and the decisions she made which led to this career - which is somewhat unique for women. We'll provide the lunch. Registration is required and is limited to 20 If you missed the first two - you missed FANTASTIC speakers. Don't miss this one

Monday April 14, HGS 119 A& B 11:00am-noon
The Nuts and Bolts of Publishing for First Time Authors in the Humanities
Guest Speaker: Susan Ferber, History Editor, Oxford University Press
Ms. Ferber, the History Editor in the Academic and Professional division of the Oxford University Press will speak to the process of getting your scholarly work through the publishing process. Co sponsored by: The Whiting Fellows, the Department of History and Graduate Career Services

Wednesday, April 16th
Finance Industry Career Options for Physics Students
Guest Speaker: Dr. Protr Karasinski Yale Ph.D. '87- Managing Director - HSBC
Sloane Physics Lab, 3rd fl. lounge 12:30-1:30pm
Dr. Karasinksi received his PhD in theoretical physics from Yale in 1987, he then left academia to work at Goldman Sachs, Citigroup, and HSBC, where he is now a managing director. He will be speaking about career options for physicists in the financial sector, and he will offer a different perspective about physics education options. Please join us for his talk and luncheon. Registration is required - and limited to 40 people

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008
How to write and publish scientific papers
5 - 6pm, BASS 305 (Science Hill)
Special Guest: Dr. Susan Baserga
Dr. Baserga will discuss, with audience participation, the importance of writing scientific papers at each stage of your career. She will present her framework for how she approaches writing original research articles. Tips on dealing with "writer's block" and suggestions on how to address reviewers' comments will be included. Registration is required.

may

Thursday, May 1, 2008, 6:30 - 8:00pm
McKINSEY & COMPANY MEET & GREET
Ph.D. students, Postdocs, M.D. students, Interns, Residents, Fellows and Masters students* are invited. For those Ph.D., Postdocs, M.D., Interns, Residents, Fellows and Masters candidates that are interested in understanding more about a career in consulting, we would like to invite you to an informal session to learn more about what we do and about three exciting summer programs for students working towards advanced professional degrees: McKinsey & Company is a management consulting firm that advises senior management of the world's leading organizations on issues of strategy, organization, technology and operations. People join us from a wide range of disciplines, and you'll find that we're more interested in the quality of your achievements than your particular area of studies. What is most important to us is evidence of success in your chosen field. Working with us, you'll gain exposure to a diverse range of industry sectors and business issues that will not only enhance your career options, but also accelerate the pace of your personal development. In addition, you'll be a member of a core team working directly with senior client executives to address the defining business issues of our time. Insight Engineering & Science, Insight Healthcare, and Discovery Weekend are three summer programs that will give non-MBA advanced degree students an insider's look into management consulting. These comprehensive seminars will cover a range of topics important to those who are exploring alternative career possibilities. Agendas for the programs include an overview of management consulting, an introduction to the type of work we do, a management consulting case study, and an opportunity to interact and network with colleagues and participate in social activities. You can learn more about the Insight programs by visiting our website at www.apd.mckinsey.com/programs . *Eligible 1-2 year Masters students must have received a Bachelor's degree before July 1, 2005. Please join us for a chat with alums who have recently decided to pursue an exciting, alternative career with McKinsey & Company: While not required, RSVPs would be greatly appreciated. Please send to
elizabeth_verhagen@mckinsey.com

Previous Programs

Academic Job Search Series
2007 Academic Job Search Events