Explore Options – Working in Healthcare Series

When it comes to deciding the correct path to take on your journey to a career in healthcare, I often hear students asking, “what do I need to do, to be prepared?”

While many times, the path you take – along …

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Know Yourself – Working in Healthcare Series

A common interview question for positions in the healthcare field – or many other industries for that matter – is some form of “What is your why?”

Why do you want to go to medical school?

Why do you want to explore …

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Relating: Personalization | Duke Catalyst

“What is something new you learned over quarantine to better yourself?”

I remember the first time I heard this question in an interview. It felt hallow and inconsiderate of all those who spent quarantine simply trying to get by. In …

By KJ Juett
KJ Juett Catalyst Fellow
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Teaching on Purpose Fellowship Program

Teaching on Purpose brings doctoral students and faculty together to explore what it means to be a good teacher of undergraduates and to learn educational practices that will help their students flourish. Today’s college students are grappling with questions of …

By Rachel Coleman (she/hers)
Rachel Coleman (she/hers) Director, Career Development and Education
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Connect with an Alum: Ask a Blue Devil

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 …

By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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Being: Centered | Duke Catalyst

As a Technology Analyst at Accenture, Eyram is no stranger to trial and error. He is comfortable adding and subtracting to find the perfect balance. Learn how you can pursue any industry post college with confidence no matter your degree.

By KJ Juett
KJ Juett Catalyst Fellow
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Thinking: Adaptable | Duke Catalyst

Taking chances, inviting risk, and seeking reward are not easy tasks to take on. The thought of uncertainty can turn a dream into a nightmare riddled with doubt. The ability to embrace uncertainty is a critical skill for career building. …

By KJ Juett
KJ Juett Catalyst Fellow
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Communicating: Explainer | Duke Catalyst

A member of the class of 2019, Josh Curtis is driven by the future of policy around the world. Curtis spread his knowledge far at Duke. From Duke Student Government (DSG) to the Center for Jewish Life to the Duke …

By KJ Juett
KJ Juett Catalyst Fellow
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Motivating: Self-Belief | Duke Catalyst

Sloan Talbot is a graduate of the Trinity School of Arts, Class of 2019. She spent much of her time on campus with the Kenan Institute of Ethics as a tutor to refugee students and as a student researcher in …

By KJ Juett
KJ Juett Catalyst Fellow
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What can I do about FOMO in my search?

FOMO is real, or at least it’s real for a number of people. And the job or internship search isn’t immune from the fear of missing out. It comes in all shapes and sizes, with some individuals choosing career paths …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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