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Hey Duke University recent grads! Thinking of a career pivot, recently impacted by layoffs or just looking ahead to your next role?

Recent grads, it’s time to take your career to the next level with Career Launchpad—a series of five FREE online workshops designed just for Duke undergraduate alumni from the classes of 2022 & 2023.

Get valuable insights, connect with classmates …

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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How to Network in College (And Why It Matters)

Imagine it’s your last year of college. Classes are winding down, and the job market is looming just around the corner. Then it hits you: Connections matter—it’s as much about who you know as what you know. Networking in college …

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Latino Members Share Tips for Networking on LinkedIn

Connecting with people who share similar backgrounds or interests is a great way to start building your network. Aside from the Duke Alumni Directory, another resource that can be used is LinkedIn! In this article, a few Latino members share …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Explore Options –In the Career Development Process

Exploring options is about researching internships, jobs and industries that align with interests, strengths, skills and personal circumstances. This research will help a student discover, validate and eliminate options leading to more focused career exploration. 

In Career Hub students will …

By Megan Wilson (she/her)
Megan Wilson (she/her) Associate Director, Communications and Outreach
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Tips for First Generation College Students

Navigating College as a First Gen

Being a First Gen college student can be very overwhelming. It can be difficult navigating a new experience where you are forced to adjust. Many times, First Gens do not feel well quipped or …

By Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His
Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His Career Specialist
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Featured Courses

Get a Remote Data Science Job

Taught by Madecraft
There has never been a better time to find the balance between your work life and your personal life. In…

Cloud Computing Careers and Certifications: First Steps

Taught by Lynn Langit
Do you want to start a career in cloud computing, but don’t know where to begin? Whether you’re an IT…

Rising from Business Analyst to Business Leader

Taught by Vincent Mirabelli
There is so much potential in the business analysis community to contribute in more formal leadership, but how can you…

Transitioning to a Career in Sports Analytics

Taught by Ray Yocke
Are you looking to break into the exciting world of sports analytics, but not sure where to begin? This course…

Building a Successful Business Analysis Career

Taught by Laura Paton
Are you interested in becoming a business analyst? Or are you currently working as a business analyst but feel stuck…

Success Stories with Dave Crenshaw

Taught by Dave Crenshaw
In this audio course, hear in-depth interviews and untold stories of some of the world’s most accomplished people. Listen in…

How to Start Your STEM Career

Taught by Keith Thomson
Are you ready to grow your career in science, technology, engineering, and math—more commonly known as STEM? This course is…

Driving Your Career in a Direction That’s Right for You

Taught by Anita Rolls
This course is designed to help individuals take control of their career trajectory. It encourages you to consider whether you’re…

Critical Thinking for Software Engineers: Practical Approach to Complex Software Engineering Challenges

Taught by Madecraft
Critical thinking is vital for software engineers. In this comprehensive course, Wade Armstrong guides you through various techniques to enhance…

Identity Crisis: How to Realign Your Career with Your Life

Taught by Madecraft
You’re experiencing a crisis in your career, business, or life, and have decided that it’s now the time to take…

Transitioning to a Career in Cybersecurity

Taught by Marc Menninger
Cybersecurity continues to be one of the fastest-growing career fields, with thousands of jobs of all types going unfilled. If…

Pivoting Your Career to User Experience

Taught by Monika Khanna
Are you interested in user experience design, and thinking about it as a possible career? In this course, Monika Khanna,…

15 Tips for Landing a Data Science Job

Taught by Madecraft
Finding and landing the perfect data science job can be challenging, but as demand and flexibility in the field grow,…

Boost Your Career with an Experimental Mindset

Taught by Erin Shrimpton
Before you can connect the dots in your career, you need to know how to collect the dots. In this…

Creating Your Internal Mobility Career Plan

Taught by Lindsey Pollak
Few professionals today feel a sense of job security, thanks to the pandemic, the Great Resignation, ongoing cycles of hiring…

Purposeful Curiosity: The Power of Asking the Right Questions at the Right Time

Taught by Next Big Idea Club
Did you know you can sharpen your purpose and advance your career by asking better questions? In the 2022 book…

How to Launch a Career in Project Management

Taught by Bonnie Biafore
Project management is an increasingly popular career path, but how does one get started in the field? If you’re interested…

Sales: Bouncing Back from a Layoff

Taught by Robbie Kellman Baxter
Salespeople face unique challenges when being laid off. What knowledge and skills do you need to effectively navigate a layoff,…

Microsoft Certifications: Exams, Paths, Certifications, and Resources

Taught by David Elfassy
The Microsoft Certification program has helped countless individuals enhance their careers and land new roles focused on technology. But with…

Planning a Career in User Experience

Taught by Cory Lebson
Successful UX professionals help improve technology so that it’s more efficient, effective, and satisfying for users. But where does a…
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