Which Career Fair Employers Hire International Students? Find Out Here.

International students – as you prepare for the Duke All Industry Career Fair next week, you might be wondering which employers attending the fair are open to hiring you. Luckily, there’s an easy way to find out on Handshake. Here’s …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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16+ Jobs for Philosophy Majors (No Existential Crisis Required)

If you’re pursuing a philosophy degree, you likely get many questions — and may have questions yourself — about what job you’ll have after graduation. While “philosopher” is technically an option, this major teaches skills applicable to various fields, like critical thinking,

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EV market growth and adoption

Supported by ramped-up government policies and consumer interest, electric vehicle market is heating up. While government announced “Made-in-America” policy in spurring domestic EV manufacturing, federal government also provide incentives passed through in the Inflation Reduction Act. Statistics shows that electric …

By Rosalind Hu
Rosalind Hu
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Karsh Conversations – Exploring Careers in Consulting

Watch this panel event to hear from Duke University alumni who work in various sectors of the consulting industry. Learn about their industry experiences, differences between consulting firms/sectors, and receive insider tips on skills and experiences that are valuable to …

By Grace Athy
Grace Athy Assistant Director, Career Services
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International Alumni Share USA Job Search Tips

The Duke Career Center and Duke International Student Center recently hosted a Karsh Conversation panel titled The Job Search: What’s Different for International Students? The panel featured three accomplished international alumni now working in the USA:

The alumni shared helpful …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Nucor and Microsoft’s Planning to Harness Nuclear Fusion for Emission Reduction 

  The biggest American steel supplier, Nucor invests $35 million in fusion venture Helion to develop a 500-megawatt power plant. And recently, Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President, Brad Smith, expressed optimism about fusion energy as a crucial clean energy technology. …

By Rosalind Hu
Rosalind Hu
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A LinkedIn Guide for College Students

Check out this article by College Raptor on having a LinkedIn Profile as a College Student.

By Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His
Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His Career Specialist
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Who Hired Duke International Students in the Class of ’22? Here’s a List.

As an international student on an F-1 visa, you might be aware that not all employers will consider hiring you in the USA. As you conduct your job and internship search in the USA, it is crucial that you identify …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Career MythBusters: Recruiting Timeline Edition!

by Catherine Allen and Chloë Benjamin

Myth: Applications have to be submitted in the Fall

Reality: Applications are submitted all year long

Because there is not a universal timeline for recruitment, we can look at trends to help answer this …

By Catherine Allen (she/her)
Catherine Allen (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Job search do’s & dont’s: international student edition

This article was originally published on Handshake.

When you’re an international student, there are certain hurdles you must jump through when looking for internships or full-time jobs after graduation.

During a recent Handshake Career Event, we talked with two people …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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