General Professional Development

Duke Arts Alumni Spotlight: Chaz Hawkins ‘17

Chaz Hawkins ’17, screenwriter at Heroes and Villains Entertainment, discusses his transition into the film industry and offers advice for students interested in pursuing careers in creative industries.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Not Selected for an H-1B? Alternate Work Authorization Options in the United States

This article was originally published by Claudia P. Martorell and Awanti A. Damle on Ogletree Deakins.

Since the implementation of the H-1B cap registration process in 2020, there has been an exceedingly high demand for H-1Bs, resulting in registrations that …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Script Coverage, Notes And Feedback: What’s The Difference?

Everything you need to know about screenplay feedback, script notes, script coverage and the differences between the three.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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College wasn’t working for us. So we left.

Aaron Price ’24. This article originally appeared in the Duke Chronicle on April 3.

Are you feeling burnt out from your classes? Floating through college? Have an opportunity outside of Duke you can’t pass up? A gap might be right …

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 to start a business in the U.S. as an immigrant

This article was originally published on Unshackled by Soundarya Balasubramani.

Does the U.S. have a startup visa?

A startup visa is a special visa for foreign entrepreneurs who want to move to a different country and start a business. It …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Duke Catalyst

Before declaring your major, before your first job, before that interview, before you leave Duke what are you doing 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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