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Business is a part of all industries. Considering the types of problems you want to solve and the impact you want to have can help you determine the area of business that is right for you, the industry you want to work within, and the skills you need to develop. Careers associated with this community range from corporate to nonprofit, from Wall Street to your local community.

Through joining this community, you will gain deeper knowledge of industries you’re considering and also discover industries you haven’t engaged with before. There will be resources equally focused on general business, finance, and consulting. We encourage you to use this space to help you make an informed decision about the area(s) of business you want to engage in for volunteering, internships, and your career.

Join this community by personalizing your Hub and set alerts to discover resources, career advice, job/internship opportunities, and events that will help you connect your skills to roles that exist in the global market.

ABC Opportunities Plan

When outlining opportunities of interest, it can help to stay ahead of employer timelines by considering an ABC Plan. Consider what each of those options might be and how to navigate through them concurrently.

Explore Options

Explore Your Options

Whether it’s a recruitment cycle or not, deciding what options you’re interested in exploring most is important. Don’t let recruitment cycles determine this for you. Get ahead by working through Explore Options and the rest of the Career Development Process.

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Employer Spotlight: City of Raleigh, NC

The City of Raleigh is excited to offer a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide meaningful, hands-on experience for graduate and undergraduates students.

Examples of available internships include:

Email PlanningandDevelopmentLearning@raleighnc.gov with questions!

By Leigh Ann Muth-Waring (she/hers)
Leigh Ann Muth-Waring (she/hers) Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Don’t ditch the cover letter. It could be exactly what gets you hired.

By Jasmine Escalera, PhD, Career Expert, MyPerfectResume

You might have heard this before: “Don’t bother with a cover letter. No one reads them.” But here is the truth – cover letters are not dead. In fact, a well-crafted cover letter …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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New Creative Industry Internships! | FSF Case Study Competition, Christian Dior Couture, Edelman, Saint Laurent, Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, Colgate-Palmolive, Pittsburgh Penguins and more

Submit your application to start your creative industry career journey! Opportunities vary across corporate functions from design, marketing, PR, engineering, production, publishing to R&D and more.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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The 50 Most Common Venture Capital Interview Questions

The venture capital industry is often sought-after and difficult for most to break into. It’s incredibly competitive due to its high levels of competition and interesting work. Like investment banking and other financial industries, VC interviews are often divided into …

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How to write a cover letter that gets you noticed

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com 

The current job market is hard, particularly for early career professionals. Recent data shows that the unemployment rate for new college graduates is 4.8%, higher than the overall unemployment rate of 4.1%. …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Finding Jobs & Internships in Luxury

Take a look at this abbreviated list of industry specific job search platforms for opportunities in Luxury Brands and Fashion!

Duke Career Center – Virtual Interview Room Reservations

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