What Are The Most Productive Things To Do Over Winter Break In College?

After a few days of waking up without having to attend classes, many students find that their free time during winter break throws them for a loop. You can make the most of your winter break by using the time to decompress, reflect and prepare.

By Lauren Coury
Lauren Coury Career Advisor, Data, Technology, and Engineering
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30 Behavioral Interview Questions for All Careers

It wasn’t all that long ago that some companies were known for asking “tricky” interview questions. These were questions like, “Why are manhole covers round?” (Hint: Because they don’t have corners, making them simple to fit over the hole.) Tricky …

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Diverse Engineering Professional Organizations

Dr. Whitney Gaskins from the University of Cincinnati shares her views on the importance of diversity in the field of engineering: “It is so important to have diverse students in engineering because we are problem solvers. Engineers work in the …

By Stacia Solomon (she/her)
Stacia Solomon (she/her) Director, Mary Lou Williams Center for Black Culture
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How do I make myself standout before applying for a job?

Applying to additional roles doesn’t ensure success.   

Why: Applying to roles should be a strategic process. Before hitting submit consider how your unique experiences and skillsets relate to the role you’re interested. Search for fit. If you’ve applied to …

By Catherine Allen (she/her)
Catherine Allen (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Insights, Assessment and Technology
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What does an equity bioengineer do?

Watch Dr. Erika Moore, PhD ’18, discuss her work as an equity bioengineer:

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Career Readiness Resources

Engineering Class of 2023 Outcomes

This interactive dashboard offers a look into the first destination post-Duke of our engineering undergraduates. The stories of recent engineering …

The Christensen Family Center for Innovation

Check out what the CFCI has to offer!

At the Christensen Family Center for Innovation, we offer Duke students curricular …

Engineering Career Guide

Welcome to the Engineering Career Guide! This resource is designed to support engineering students navigate their career journey with information …

Engineering Job Boards

Perhaps you’ve used Handshake but you’re curious about other resources for finding engineering roles. Below is a few resources to …

Google Tech Dev Guide

Free resources from Google to help you prepare for technical interviews. The Tech Dev Guide includes videos, articles, and previously …

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WIN Empowerment Fund

Financial aid doesn’t typically cover the expenses students face when they make their first big career step—including applying to graduate …

Undergraduate Research Support Office

Getting started with research and not sure where to begin? The Undergraduate Research Support office promotes undergraduate research at Duke …

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