Find people, communities, and events

Test out whether different fields, organizations, or roles suit you well by participating in their communities. There are lots of levels of commitment, from attending a single event to becoming a student leader within a professional society.

✅  Better understand fields, organizations, or roles by reviewing this directory of opportunities and committing to one action that helps you to learn while connecting with people in a profession that attracts you.

✅  Use the Duke Alumni Directory, LinkedIn, or any of your existing networks to find someone who can offer you insights and advice from their own background and experiences. These are called informational interviews.

✅  Write a list of the people who might serve as a reference for you when you’re offered an internship or job. Aim to have 3-5 people who could speak about your work, style, and ethic. Talk to a coach if you want to make a plan for working closely with others who could give a reference.

📚Additional Materials

Learn from People Doing Interesting Things | Duke Career Hub
Use LinkedIn to Connect | Duke Career Hub
WRAL TechWire Events Calendar | WRAL TechWire

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Which Career Fair Employers Hire International Students? Find Out Here.

International students – as you prepare for the Duke All Industry Career Fair next week, you might be wondering which employers attending the fair are open to hiring you. Luckily, there’s an easy way to find out on Handshake. Here’s …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Using Networking to Boost Your Biotech Job Search

Networking is an essential component of any job search and it is important to carve out time in your schedule. Participating in a networking event opens the door to several invaluable takeaways:
Helpful Humans
-Industry Insights
-Pathways into careers …

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Impress Employers Using the Chat Functionality Effectively in Online Recruiting Events

Online campus recruiting events are similar to in-person recruiting events in that they both require preparation and research! In an online recruiting environment, we see many employers using the chat feature to engage with students. So, expect to use this functionality …

By Erin Carlini (she/her)
Erin Carlini (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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Preparing for Virtual Events with Employers

Virtual events with employers are continuing! Some of these events look like career fairs while others are talks on a specific topic from employers or case studies. Take a look now for what events you want to attend and make …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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Career Fair Prep: 3 Ways to Boost Your Confidence

We’re entering the season for career fairs. A season that for many students comes with a mix of excitement and nervousness. To help boost your confidence, today I’m focusing on three things you can do to prepare.

Before we get …

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

See details for career fairs open to Engineering Master’s students this spring.

Resources to Help Prepare for Career Fairs: 

See details for 7 career fairs open to Engineering Master’s students this fall.

Resources to Help Prepare for Career Fairs: 

See details for 6 career fairs this spring Engineering Master’s students have attended in the past.

Resources to Help Prepare …

If your search is not getting the results you want, it’s time to troubleshoot. First, start with the basics and …

Once you’ve established a solid search, improve your ability to incorporate the employer perspective. This single factor is often the …

Congratulations! You’ve got a solid search if you are:
✅ confidently submitting online applications
✅ reaching out to people at the organizations …

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