Are you looking for insights into a future career? Do you have a question that needs input from others? Are you stuck in knowing how to move forward? Are you looking for a one-on-one connection with a Duke alum? With a community of more than 175,000 alumni, Ask a Blue Devil will connect you with the best Duke alumni experts who can help you with advice and introductions.
Asking questions allows you to connect and learn from individuals with similar careers of interest to you. The art of asking questions is a powerful professional and essential life skill. Ask a Blue Devil is a technology that allows you to ask a question and receive an answer from at least one Duke alum.
Get started:
- Decide on a question to ask alumni. The purpose of a good question is to stimulate interesting conversation and deeper understanding, so be sure to follow your curiosity. Consider what you want to know more about. As you draft a question, review the advice from Ask Questions to Connect & Learn in the 8 Steps for Search Success.
- Write & send your message. Share who you are, what you like and are good at, and what you need help with. Keep it short and clear. Check out the tips on asking a question through this technology.
- Wait for your response. Be patient as you wait, you might get a response quickly or it could take 2 weeks. You will be matched with an alum based on availability, proximity, experience and skills.
- Send a thank you and schedule a follow-up on your calendar using the 3B7 method described in the Two-Hour Job Search. When you receive a response, say thank you and make a decision on if and how you would like to continue the conversation. Review this flow chart for inspiration on next steps.
Additional questions? Watch the video and review the FAQs to learn more about Ask a Blue Devil.
