Career Resources and Programming

Each year, the Jackson Career Development Office hosts more than 60 career development events on campus. Jackson also offers personalized career coaching for master’s students through weekly office hours and one-on-one advising.

Current students can log into the Jackson CDO’s 12twenty platform to see a list of upcoming events and job postings (login required).

Programming
  • Jackson students receive a weekly e-newsletter of events and opportunities
  • Career speaker events – professionals in the field of global affairs
  • Career skills workshops relevant to global affairs
Resources

Across Yale, career services offices and other programs offer resources to help you research opportunities, develop strong applications, and network.

Yale Library Career Databases
Access databases through the Yale Library for more information on careers, internships, networking, and other details.

Yale Cross Campus
Yale students and alumni can connect using the Cross Campus tool. Students and alumni can search for others who may share professional, regional, or organizational interests. Students can connect to alumni who are willing to be a resource.  If you are a student or an alumnus, please register in the system.

Yale World Fellows
World Fellows are leaders in their professions who come to campus each fall semester to serve as resources for students and to take courses. Visit their website to learn about this year’s fellows and to find out about events where you can meet the fellows.

MacMillan Center
Interested in a particular region of the world? Check out area studies at Yale’s MacMillan Center and join the list serves of those regions that interest you. MacMillan provides a great way to get in touch with faculty and students with similar interests and to learn about events and networking opportunities.