Alumni

The Career Development Center's service to Yeshiva University students does not end when you graduate. We are here to help alumni throughout the stages of your career. Whether you are thinking about advancing in your current field or making a career transition, you should use our services for networking, conducting research, searching for jobs, and preparing for interviews.

YU CareerLink

Check out YU CareerLink for current job postings. Be sure to click on the tab that says "Alumni Registration" when you register with the system.

YU InfoLink

This database is a network for informational purposes. It allows us to connect undergraduates with alumni--and alumni with alumni--for career and graduate school information. To participate in YU InfoLink, click here: https://yu-csm.symplicity.com/mentors.

Career Research

Many websites are devoted to industry and organizational research. Review our Tips & Resources page which lists several helpful resources including Vault's Career Insider, CareerBliss, Glassdoor, and more. Also review the Department of Labor's web site at www.bls.gov/oco, America's Career InfoNet (which includes excellent videos explaining occupations) at www.careerinfonet.org, and web sites of specific organizations. The center has also created industry overviews for alumni thinking about changing careers.

You should read publications related to your field of interest, including magazines, newspapers, and trade journals. Professional associations offer excellent opportunities to explore different industries and to network with professionals who are active in their fields. By joining, you gain access to online resources, job listings, periodicals and newsletters, and invitations to local and national conferences and networking events. You can find listings of professional associations online through many sites, including Weddle's Associations Directory.

Informational Interviewing

Speaking with fellow alumni and other contacts is one of the best ways to learn about an industry and make connections. Do preliminary research before speaking with industry professionals and update your resume so you can provide it to contacts. Remember to be professional and courteous and do NOT ask for a job directly.

See the CDC fact sheet on networking and informational interviewing for more information.

Industry Overviews

If you are considering a career transition, review our industry handouts, which provide brief overviews of career tracks within select industries. They also include web sites for additional information.

Conducting a Job Search

Once you are ready to apply for positions, you should devise a plan and assign yourself timelines. The job search process has many steps, and each is critical for finding the right job and accepting an offer.

Career Resources for Alumni 

Resume 

Cover Letter 

Job Search Strategies 

Useful Web site Links 

Informational Interviews 

Interviews 

Thank You Letters
 

For additional information about events and programs for alumni, be sure to visit www.yu.edu/alumni