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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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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Preparing for Career Events + Engineering Master’s Career Guides are Live!

Career Guides are Live

Go beyond career events guides and explore the entire career guide library, created specifically for the Engineering Master’s population.

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

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 …

Start Your Search with Focus and a Plan.

These three steps will ensure your search is on track from start …

Organization websites are the primary source for descriptions throughout the site. Many are edited for clarity and concision.

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