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

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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
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Career Curiosities: Robotics Ethicist

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. 🤝

Robotics ethicists sit at the intersection of technology and philosophy. Additional areas of overlap …

By Catherine Allen (she/her)
Catherine Allen (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Insights, Assessment and Technology
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Setting Realistic Expectations for the Job Search to Prevent Burnout

The job search can feel like a big question mark when it comes to expectation-setting. How do you know when your expectations are in align with the reality of the job search? To help discern your expectation-setting, this article will walk through ways in which you can set realistic expectations during the job search in order to prevent burnout.

By Lauren Coury
Lauren Coury Career Advisor, Data, Technology, and Engineering
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Explore Clean Energy Careers with SOLV Energy

Interested in renewable energy careers? ⚡️

Join SOLV Energy, one of the nation’s leading large-scale solar developers, for a virtual information session to learn about internship and full-time opportunities across engineering, business, and sustainability disciplines.

📅 Friday, November 14
1:00–2:00 PM ET
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By Carl Thompson
Carl Thompson Senior Career Specialist
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Jobscan: Industries, Employers, and Job Titles from Year 1

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
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Engineering Class of 2023 Outcomes

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WIN Empowerment Fund

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Undergraduate Research Support Office

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Career Center Professional Development Fund for Attire for Undergraduate Students

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The application will relaunch at …

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