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How to choose your OPT start date?

This article was originally published on Interstride. For more information on OPT, visit Duke Visa Services’ Website.

International students studying in the US do not automatically receive authorization to work off-campus, but Optional Practical Training (OPT) provides work authorization for …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Top AI Tools for Music Production

We’ll discuss various AI tools that artists can use to enhance audio mixing, mastering, and sound design, enabling them to create music of professional quality. Will you use them as tools in your career, or shun them?

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Duke Bucket List

Raksha Doddabele is a Duke and Career Center Career Ambassador alum, during her senior year she wrote this great article sharing her Duke Bucket List, take a look and start exploring!

As a senior reflecting on my four years at …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Paid Experiences, Return Offers, and What Students Gained: Key Takeaways from the 2025 SES

Now in its second year, the Summer Experience Survey (SES) is helping the Duke Career Center better understand what students are doing over the summer and what those experiences lead to. Based on over 850 student responses, the 2025 SES …

By Marco Castillo
Marco Castillo
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Spring Break Career Trek to Atlanta. Apply Today!

Not sure what you want to do yet—or curious about how your interests might translate into a career? The Duke Career Center (in collaboration with Duke LIFE) invites first-year and sophomore students to step outside the classroom and into the …

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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Career Readiness Resources

Duke Career Center Resources to get you started

Duke Career Hub The hub of career conversations, content and resources at Duke, including Career Communities. Learn about our Guiding …

Strengths Profile

Strengths Profile focuses on identifying an individual’s strengths and talents. This assessment consists of a series of questions designed to …

What’s Career Got To Do With It? Podcast

A much-loved podcast brought to you by four Career Center team members who hope to provide a space for honest …

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