Business, Finance & Consulting

⇨ Consulting Sub-Community

Career Curiosities: Actuary

Published on November 4, 2025

Every career has a story. This series highlights careers that are old, new, obscure, or trending in the engineering and tech worlds.

Curiosity, meet career discovery. 🤝

Actuaries are in the business of quantifying risk and uncertainty. They use their backgrounds …

By Catherine Allen (she/her)
Catherine Allen (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Insights, Assessment and Technology
Send Email
Read more

How to find a job in the US as an international student

Published on October 31, 2025

This blog was originally published on Interstride. Access Interstride for more resources.

Navigating the US job market as an international student can be challenging, with many career paths and visa considerations to weigh. That’s why having a clear direction and …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
Send Email
Read more

New Creative Industry Internships! | EA Sports, SMT (SportsMEDIA Technology), Playstation, Sephora, NBCUniversal, Saint Laurent, NBA, BBC, CAA, E.L.F. Beauty and more

Published on October 30, 2025

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
Send Email
Read more

Interested in Fintech?

Published on October 25, 2025

By Grace Athy and Lauren Coury

With the rapid growth of fintech, you might be curious to learn more about the industry. This article provides a brief overview of fintech and how to enter the fintech industry, including how to …

By Lauren Coury
Lauren Coury Career Advisor, Data, Technology, and Engineering
Send Email
Read more

Jobscan: Industries, Employers, and Job Titles from Year 1

Published on October 17, 2025

Jobscan Premium allows Duke students to tailor their resume, get help drafting cover letters, track their job/internship search, and learn more about applicant tracking systems (ATS) used by companies where they are applying.

After one year of access to Jobscan, …

By Catherine Allen (she/her)
Catherine Allen (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Insights, Assessment and Technology
Send Email
Read more

Sidebar

Career Readiness Resources

Finding Jobs & Internships in Luxury

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

Duke Career Center – Virtual Interview Room Reservations

Duke Career Center – Virtual Interview Room Reservation Policy

The Duke Career Center is pleased to provide students with access to …

View All Resources

Featured Courses

21 Opportunities for Better Networking

Taught by Madecraft and Dana Robinson
Networking can benefit you regardless of your career path, boost your business, and enhance your life in significant ways. But…

Financial Modeling Foundations

Taught by Michael McDonald
By distilling key information regarding cash flow levels and risks, financial modeling helps decision-makers make informed choices based on data…

Corporate Financial Statement Analysis

Taught by Jim and Kay Stice
Financial reports contain a trove of information about your company’s past, present, and future. With the basic tenants of financial…

How to Highlight Your Job Skills

Taught by Chris Taylor
There are many skills that people possess in order to do their jobs successfully and competently. You have skills you…

Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements

Taught by Financial Modeling and Forecasting Financial Statements
Financial reports are not just summaries of the past—they also include predictions for the future. In fact, most financial institutions…

Becoming More Decisive

Taught by Pete Mockaitis
Feeling burdened by your tendency to overthink things? It’s OK. You’re definitely not alone. You can take back control over…

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Fundamentals for Financial Decision Making

Taught by Corporate Finance Institute (CFI)
Whether you’re in investment banking, commercial banking, private industry, or investment management, you will need to understand the key concepts…

Career Path Counselor: Making It in Media and Entertainment

Taught by genConnectU
Learn how to break into the media and entertainment industry and create meaningful relationships along the way. Uncover and reflect…

Introduction to ESG: Environmental, Social, and Governance

Taught by Fulya Kocak Gin
In this course, instructor Fulya Kocak Gin explains what the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) umbrella encompasses, why there is…

Finance Foundations

Taught by Jim and Kay Stice
Finance exists in the real world. It impacts everyone: individuals, families, companies, and governments. While it may sound complicated, at…

Sustainability Strategies

Taught by David Bennell
A changing climate compels us to change the way we do business. Incorporating sustainability into your business can help your…

Disruption and innovation

Taught by Brad Feld
So you have an idea for a business. Maybe you have lots of ideas, with lots of potential. How do…

Strategic Negotiation

Taught by Lisa Gates
When it comes to negotiation, shifting your mindset from “a battle to be won” to “a problem-solving conversation” can improve…

Project Management Foundations

Taught by Bonnie Biafore
Project management is a set of techniques that anyone can apply to achieve goals and make projects more successful. Project…

Strategic Business Analysis Essentials

Taught by Christina Charenkova
Mastering strategy analysis can help set you up for success in the world of business. It can also help you…

A Small Talk Guide for Introverts

Taught by TJ Guttormsen
Like it or not, those who excel at small talk tend to have an advantage in both professional and personal…

Consulting Foundations

Taught by Mike Figliuolo
Consulting is a top-paying, high-growth career path that comes with benefits like being able to set your own schedule and…

Tips for Leading Yourself

Taught by Elizabeth Lotardo and Lisa Earle McLeod
Learn practical ways to navigate workplace challenges and lead yourself at work, including ways to find more purpose at work…

Negotiating Your Job Offer and Salary

Taught by Emily Liou
In this course, ex-recruiter and current certified career coach, Emily Liou, prepares you to confidently negotiate your job offer. Watch…

HR Foundations: Core Human Resources

Taught by Wayne Cascio
Good things often follow when you manage people well, such as innovation, increased workforce productivity, and employee engagement. In this…
View All Classes
News  |  Events  |  Resources  |   Videos  |   Jobs  |   Employers  |   Staff