“On-Campus Recruiting” Opportunities Are One Way, NOT the Only Way, to Grow Connections with Employers 

The season of “on-campus” recruiting will soon begin for Fall 2021! Starting on August 30 through November 19, you can expect to see events and interviews posted in Handshake from employers that recruit through Duke. Throughout the fall season expect …

By Erin Carlini (she/her)
Erin Carlini (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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Being Prepared to Receive an Offer: A Few Considerations to Boost Your Confidence

“We’re excited to offer you the position of X.” How do you respond? I bet most of you would respond with excitement. But what’s next in the conversation? Here are some ways to be prepared for receiving an offer so …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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What Do I Say When I Negotiate?

This blog post will help you in thinking about a negotiation conversation now that you’ve done your pre-work. If you don’t know the pre-work I’m referring to, check out this post. We’re going to provide a few scripts within this …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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The Pre-Work of Negotiation: Getting a Head Start and Increasing Your Confidence

A lot of people think negotiation happens once you have a job offer. And for those people, the time of negotiation can be more stressful than necessary because a lack of prep. You can start working now to understand more …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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Follow Up After Events (tips and tricks)

When recruitment events are over, follow up is often on the brain. Follow up is an important process of building professional relationships because it helps continue a connection that began at an event, during an informational interview, etc. Here are …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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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…

Preparing Yourself for Change

Taught by Preparing Yourself for Change
From your personal and professional life, to broader changes to the world at large, dealing with change can be challenging…

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…

Turning an Internship into a Job

Taught by Elise Gelwicks
Internships are the best way to set yourself up for the top jobs in your field. Being an intern can…

Rock Your LinkedIn Profile

Taught by Lauren Jolda
Explore how to create a LinkedIn profile that brings your personal career story to life, whether you’re just starting out,…

Informational Interviewing

Taught by Barbara Bruno
If you are looking for a job, considering a new career, or trying to advance in your current career, you…

Expert Tips for Answering Common Interview Questions

Taught by Linda Raynier
There are certain questions that interviewers volley at nearly all interviewees—regardless of the position or industry—in an attempt to get…

Articulating Your Value

Taught by Alessandra Wall
Being an effective communicator who can articulate a message, goal, or value has become increasingly important in the world of…

Leveraging Your Transferable Skills to Drive Your Career

Taught by Jodi Glickman
Have you ever looked at a job posting and talked yourself out of applying because you didn’t meet the minimum…
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