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Your strategic search includes improving as you go. When you set up your search you invested time and energy into creating a project plan and draft documents. Don’t become complacent; searches are more successful as time passes because the learning curve continues throughout. One of the best ways to become a better candidate over time is to implement the advice offered by others. Continue connecting with professionals throughout the search, introducing yourself to new people and investing into some relationships that will become professional friends and mentors for years to come.

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How to Message Recruiters to Connect on LinkedIn (with Examples!)

With over a billion members, LinkedIn has become the go-to space for professional networking. For job seekers, reaching out to recruiters on LinkedIn can be one of the smartest ways to get your name out there. Why? Because recruiters are …

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How Do I Connect with Alumni?

You can build relationships with alumni to support you in your job and internship search. By way of attending Duke, you automatically have access to a helpful and vibrant network of alumni. Alumni are excellent resources for perspectives about the industry, the Duke experience, and professional and personal development. This article provides an overview of ways to connect with alumni featuring a few Duke affiliated platforms.

By Lauren Coury
Lauren Coury Career Advisor, Data, Technology, and Engineering
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18 strategies to make your job application stand out to employers

Job seekers, understandably, almost all hate the process of searching for a new job. The process can be dehumanizing, is almost always filled with far more rejections than acceptances, and job applications often seem to disappear into a black hole …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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 …

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