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The Professional’s Guide to Duke and Durham: A Recommendation Resource for Graduate Students and Postdocs

Everyone knows that moving is chaotic, and when you’re moving to a brand new city, the moving process is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many things you need to do to settle into your new community. You …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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5 Ways Using Social Media Can Help You Get a Job

Depending on your age and where you are in life, odds are you use social media for one or two reasons– entertainment purposes, to keep up with your friends and family, or to share moments of your life. 

When it …

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A Guide to Using ‘Ask A Blue Devil’

Duke’s alumni network is a key resource students can use when faced with any questions about choosing a major, looking for career advice, or doing more research about jobs within an industry. We highly recommend using the ‘Ask a Blue …

By Cindy Xu
Cindy Xu
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Find Opportunities & Connect with Others Through Slack Groups

Looking to engage with communities online as you search for a job or internship? Using Slack to engage with recruiters and hiring managers, especially in tech, is one approach to try! Slack allows for potential 1:1 communication and communication in …

By Erin Carlini (she/her)
Erin Carlini (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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An Alum-Suggested Career Planning Tool

This resource was shared by an alum – one of the most meaningful resources he’s used to define his career path!

https://80000hours.org/career-planning/process

By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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