ADHD & the Career Planning Process

Preparing for your professional future can be a challenge. There’s a lot of pieces involved: exploring career options, preparing a resume, creating a LinkedIn, preparing for interviews, networking and so forth. Even for the neurotypical person, it can feel like …

By Sarah Wild
Sarah Wild Assistant Director
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The Reality of Applicant Tracking Systems

“How do I get my resume through ATS?”
It’s a question I hear a lot from college‑age internship and job seekers. With the rise of AI, more and more conversations are popping up online about how to “get past” applicant …

By Sarah Wild
Sarah Wild Assistant Director
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Unlock Your Career Potential with the Career Center’s Resume Guide

Landing an interview often starts with one simple step: a great resume. But whether you’re writing your first resume, updating an old version, or tailoring it for a specific job or industry, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. That’s …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Don’t ditch the cover letter. It could be exactly what gets you hired.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume

You might have heard this before: “Don’t bother with a cover letter. No one reads them.” But here is the truth – cover letters are not dead. In fact, a well-crafted cover letter …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Strengthen Your Application with a Standout Cover Letter

A well-written cover letter can be the difference between getting noticed and getting overlooked. While your resume highlights your experiences, a cover letter gives you the space to explain why you’re interested in a role, how your skills connect to …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Data Resume: What and How

Whether you are drafting or updating your resume, this article will walk you through what a data resume looks like and insights into how to tailor your resume for the data analytics and data science industries.

By Lauren Coury
Lauren Coury Career Advisor, Data, Technology, and Engineering
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How to write a cover letter that gets you noticed

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com 

The current job market is hard, particularly for early career professionals. Recent data shows that the unemployment rate for new college graduates is 4.8%, higher than the overall unemployment rate of 4.1%. …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Duke Bucket List

Raksha Doddabele is a Duke and Career Center Career Ambassador alum, during her senior year she wrote this great article sharing her Duke Bucket List, take a look and start exploring!

As a senior reflecting on my four years at …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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4 Leadership Skills To Add To Your Student Resume In 2026

By Sarah Hernholm, Contributor, Forbes|Article originally appeared on Forbes.com on January 13, 2026

For years, the student resume followed a predictable formula: GPA, leadership titles, volunteer hours, maybe a part-time job. Those details still matter, but in 2026, a student’s …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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Making the Most of Winter Break

With winter break coming up, I know you may be wondering what should you be doing during your break. Well the Career Center has 6 tips to help you make the most of your winter break!

As you are enjoying …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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