Welcome to Duke, Class of 2030! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome you to the Discovery & Exploration Career Community and introduce you to the Duke Career Center.
Your first year is a great time to start exploring, not because you’re expected to know exactly what you want to do, but because there’s so much to discover about yourself, your interests, and the possibilities available to you.
Get Started in the Duke Career Hub
The Duke Career Hub is your starting point for career exploration and preparation. As you begin your journey, check out some of these resources:
- Career Resources: Explore guides like the Resume Review Guide and Job & Internship Guide to start learning about career preparation and opportunities.
- Know Yourself: Use these resources to develop greater self-awareness and learn more about your interests, skills, values, and preferences.
- Focus 2 Career: Take career assessments to explore your interests and values and begin connecting what you learn about yourself to potential career paths.
You don’t have to know what career you want before you begin exploring. Start with what interests you—and let your curiosity lead the way.
Explore with the Discovery & Exploration Career Community
You’re already in the right place!
As a member of the Discovery & Exploration Career Community, you’ll have access to blogs, articles, and resources designed to help you navigate career exploration throughout your time at Duke.
You’ll also have opportunities to connect with faculty and staff through the Career Influencer Network. These members of the Duke community can serve as valuable sources of information, perspective, and encouragement as you explore different academic and career possibilities.
Connect with the Career Center
Although Career Advising appointments for first-year students will open on November 1, you don’t have to wait until then to connect with us!
You can start engaging with the Career Center by:
- Attending drop-in career advising
- Participating in Career Center events and programs
- Exploring resources in the Duke Career Hub
- Reading the blogs and articles shared in this Career Community
Meet Us at the Career Center Kickoff!
Want to meet the Career Center in person? Join us for a special Career Center Kickoff for First Years on East Campus on Thursday, October 29!
Register for the Kickoff HERE!
Come meet the Career Center team, learn more about how we can support you at Duke, grab some free food, and enjoy lots of candy! 🍭
We’re excited to connect with you virtually and in person throughout your time at Duke. Wherever you are in your exploration, the Career Center is here to help you ask questions, discover possibilities, and take your next step.
