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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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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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Your Internship Search – Phase 3: Troubleshooting

If your search is not getting the results you want, it’s time to troubleshoot. First, start with the basics and move on to advanced search techniques. Contact one of the EMP career coaches if you want to make a plan …

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Your Internship Search – Phase 2: Good to Great, Incorporating the Employer Perspective

Once you’ve established a solid search, improve your ability to incorporate the employer perspective. This single factor is often the difference between being a good candidate and the good candidate who is hired.

Here are three employer categories to consider:

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Refresh Your Target List

Moments of reflection and adaptation are vital to moving your search forward productively and as efficiently as possible. Refresh your target list by revisiting the LAMP list method provided by Steve Dalton to add new employers and update your motivation …

By Erin Carlini (she/her)
Erin Carlini (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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