The search process is often long and challenging. Use your resilience to help you navigate this season of search and the emotions that come with it. With this article, look for a curated collection of articles, supports, and online courses to celebrate and build your resilience.

The four tasks in the graphic above were identified by Engineering Master’s alumni as integral to conducting a successful search. Learn more about each task and what you can do to stay positive and motivated.

FOMO (fear of missing out) is real for many of our students. Read this evidence based article about tackling FOMO and building resilience along the way.

Career Guides

Learn about specific resilience models, how your strengths can aid in resilience, and supports.

A Collection of Online Learning

Build awareness of your resilience and develop it further with these free short courses.

Building Resilience (LinkedIn Learning)

• mindsets, strategies, and skills for building your resilience
• building your support system for resilience
• video length: 43 minutes; watch short clips based on interest

Managing Your Job Seeker Mindset (LinkedIn Learning)

• developing a positive mindset as a job seeker
• bouncing back from rejection and missteps
• video length: 31 minutes

The Science of Well Being (Coursera)

• 4M+ learners have completed this course
• learn about the science of happiness and increase your own
• develop more productive habits
• length: 19 hours to complete; engage at your own pace

Stuck, stressed or overwhelmed?

Multiple Duke resources exist to support you during your graduate experience. We’re highlighting two that may be particularly helpful during challenging times.