Follow-up to keep your network and search alive

I don’t have an internship yet, and I’m kinda freaking out. -the 2023 edition!

Yes! It’s true! We know this is happening for many of you and hope that you’re working with a career coach to make your life and process easier.

Let’s look at some facts. Over the past three summers, this is …

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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Techniques and Expectations for Holiday Networking

note: This blog post originally appeared in 2021 and while many things have changed in 2 years, this advice and resource links remains timely and relevant.

December is a unique month for job seekers. It’s a season for vacations and …

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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The Two-Hour Job Search

Does submitting online applications feel ineffective and unsatisfying? Consistently, data show that the majority of Duke engineering master’s students find their post-graduation jobs using alternate methods. In fact, connecting with other people often exceeds websites as the largest source of …

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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I don’t have an internship yet, and I’m kinda freaking out. -the 2022 edition!

This article was updated on March 15, 2023. The newest edition is available here.

Yes! It’s true! We know this is happening for many of you and hope that you’re working with a career coach to make your life and …

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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How to respond professionally after a career fair or networking event

You’ve attended a career fair. Check. You’ve met some people. Yes! Now what? How do you take it to the next level to land an internship or “get one of those job things?”

After these career fairs or networking conversations, …

By Chloë Benjamin (she/her)
Chloë Benjamin (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services and Professional Development
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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 …

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