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Putting Yourself Out There While in College

           College is a transformative journey and as students, it should be enjoyed as much as possible. Embrace this time to engage in new opportunities, meet new people, learn new things, and build upon yourself. During …

By Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His
Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His Career Specialist
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The Art of Making Small Talk

We often hear about small talk and that it is important for everyday interactions as well as professional networking. But, what exactly is small talk? How do you make small talk? Our new guide, Making Small Talk, takes you through …

By Rachel Coleman (she/hers)
Rachel Coleman (she/hers) Director, Career Development and Education
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Finding Opportunities in Startups

Advice from Josh Cohen, Director MBA Entrepreneurship & Startup Recruiting, Duke Fuqua and Innovation & Entrepreneurship

If you want to work in startups, you have to take whatever you’ve learned about job searches before (look on job board, submit resume, …

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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Duke in New York: Creative Industries Program Applications Now Live!

Applications are now open to join the Fall 2026 cohort of the Duke in New York: Creative Industries program. Students work 15-20 hours per week in creative industries—for museums, galleries, magazines, and publishers; and in film, television, theater, dance, and music …

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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Is Energy a Good Career Path? Find Out if It’s Right for You

The energy industry is a sector that’s evolving rapidly, driven by advances in renewable energy, smart grids, and sustainability efforts. With so much happening, you might be wondering: Is energy a good career path for the future—and, more importantly, is …

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Career Readiness Resources

Duke Career Center Resources to get you started

Duke Career Hub The hub of career conversations, content and resources at Duke, including Career Communities. Learn about our Guiding …

What’s Career Got To Do With It? Podcast

A much-loved podcast brought to you by four Career Center team members who hope to provide a space for honest …

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