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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 …

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College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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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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Connect with an Alum: Ask a Blue Devil

Are you looking for insights into a future career? Do you have a question that needs input from others? Are you stuck in knowing how to move forward? Are you looking for a one-on-one connection with a Duke alum? With …

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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Be Sure to Use Duke Alumni Resources

The Duke Alumni community is passionate, active, and generally welcomes you, as a student, to participate. When talking to alumni, the “rules” of building connection are just the same as any other area of your life: Be willing to lead …

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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Stabilizing: How to Improve Once You Find the Rhythm of your Search

Congratulations! You’ve got a stable search if you are: 

confidently submitting online applications 
reaching out to people at the organizations that most interest you to find a network of professional supporters irrespective of whether they have an active job posting …

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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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 …

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