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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.

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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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What is Healthcare Management?

Have you ever considered a career on the business side of healthcare? Check out this article on Coursera to learn more!

What is Healthcare Management? A Career Guide

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Calling all graduate students!

The Duke Career Center is excited to announce that applications are now open for our 2026-2027 Career Ambassador team.

Career Ambassadors play an important role in supporting Duke students by providing peer guidance on resumes, cover letters, career resources, and …

By Sarah Wild
Sarah Wild Assistant Director, Career Services
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Bain & Company Full-Time Associate Consultant Role

Bain & Company’s full-time Associate Consultant (AC) openings across US offices for the class of 2027. Application deadline of July 19 at 11:59 PM PT.

About the Role

As an Associate Consultant, candidates will join client-embedded case teams and take …

By Grace Athy
Grace Athy Assistant Director, Career Services
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Win the summer: Top 10 job search sites for seasonal work and internships

Summer is the ultimate season of opportunity. For job seekers (students and recent grads), it’s the perfect window to gain invaluable experience, build a resume, or make some serious cash. For employers, it’s a high-stakes race to lock in top-tier …

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Career Readiness Resources

Class of 2025 Overall Report

Access Class of 2025 reports for Trinity and Pratt below.

Every summer, students across campus dive into amazing experiences—internships, volunteering, research, classes, Duke sponsored programs, and more. Our Summer Experience …

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