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Recruiter Advice for Reaching Out

Wouldn’t it be great to get insider information from multiple recruiters at various organizations all in one place? Well, look no further. Here are some great tips for making sure your outreach is working. Recruiters from companies such as IBM, …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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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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Be Sure to Use Duke Alumni Resources

The Duke Alumni community is passionate, active, and generally welcomes you, as a student, to participate. When talking to alumni, the “rules” of building connection are just the same as any other area of your life: Be willing to lead …

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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Use LinkedIn to Connect

One of the best tools in your career toolbox is networking. And LinkedIn assists you in building a long-lasting network that influences your career growth and paves the way for new and better opportunities.

LinkedIn is by far the largest …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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How to Cultivate Connections With Book Editors

Lifelong relationships can generate publishing opportunities throughout your academic career. In this advice column by Rachel Toor, learn tips for how to build and maintain relationships with editors.

By Rachel Coleman (she/hers)
Rachel Coleman (she/hers) Director, Career Development and Education
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