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Summer Jobs

"After a fairly exhaustive search and application process in my sophomore year for summer jobs and fellowships, I picked the Bulldogs in the Bluegrass, one of the Bulldogs programs at Career Services. The program does a great job of finding truly meaningful work for its participants. I work for an organization that does job development and job training for adults with mental retardation, and it is obvious every day the impact I am able to make on the lives of my clients. It's a terrific feeling I don't think I would have been able to achieve had I chosen to work anywhere else."

"Upperclassmen are oftentimes the best resource for finding cool jobs and internships. I learned about my summer job at the Department of Labor from a senior who had worked there the previous two summers. Don't be shy about asking others for advice; they love talking about their previous jobs, and you'll probably learn about an opportunity that you never even knew existed."

If you have been thinking about what you will do over next summer or after graduation, Undergraduate Career Services (UCS) can help you learn about possible options. Counselors are available to meet with you individually by appointment. You are encouraged to consult a counselor, whether you are just beginning your job search or are close to making a decision. To schedule an appointment, either drop by the UCS reception area at 55 Whitney Avenue, third floor, or call 432-0800. UCS has an extensive resource library where you can get information about summer employment and internships, graduate and professional schools, and permanent employment opportunities.

The UCS Web site offers excellent information on all career-related topics, including details about expanded domestic and international internship options and summer internships. It includes both a year-by-year guide for students and a comprehensive calendar of UCS events. UCS also published a brochure especially for sophomores, whose contents appear below.

In addition to getting information from UCS, you can consult the Association of Yale Alumni (AYA) database, which includes listings from more than 10,000 alumni who have agreed to talk to students about career choices. The database is searchable by major at Yale, type of work, and other criteria.

 

Sophomore Guide to UCS

UCS Resources

Access to internship postings in our eRecruiting database
You can sign up for one or all of the UCS e-mail distribution lists in the Profile section of eRecruiting. Receive information about upcoming workshops and panels tailored to your specific career interests, and learn about job and internship opportunities. Distribution lists include:
Arts & Communications Business Education
Government Health Professions International Opportunities
Internships Law LGBTQ
Science/Engineering Social Service/Advocacy Education  

 

UCS coordinated internship programs
Bulldogs across America internship programs
Yale-in-Hollywood
More internships
On-campus interview program
Pre-med, pre-law, and graduate school advising

If you are considering an advanced degree, UCS has counselors, programs, panels, and related fairs to assist you. Check out the UCS Web site or stop by for more information

Study abroad

Interested in studying abroad? What about applying for grants and fellowships to fund independent research or a summer internship?

The International Education and Fellowship Programs (IEFP) staff is available for appointments and open hours. Call 432-8685 for more information, or check out their Web site.

Summer internship preparation timeline
Fall term
Winter break
Spring term