Tell Me More about Affinity & Identity Pages

Did You Know We Have Affinity Pages on the Career Hub? | 1 minute read

At the Duke Career Center, we’re committed to curating content that applies to all aspects of your career development journey. That’s why we’ve create 13 dedicated …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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The Cap Exempt H-1B: An Overlooked Option for International Students

If you are an international student who wishes to work in the USA long-term, obtaining an H-1B visa might be a major goal for you. There’s only one problem: as of 2024, only 85,000 H-1B visas are made available each …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Leveraging the power of small talk as an international student in the US

This article was originally published on Interstride

Networking is important in many industries in the US. In fact, studies show that most jobs in this country are acquired through personal connections. The term networking can be broad and daunting for …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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How to Answer: Will You Now or in the Future Require Sponsorship to Work in the US?

This article was originally published on Interstride by Interstride staff.

This is a question that U.S. employers often ask on job applications. International students get very nervous about answering truthfully and fear that this will hurt their chances of getting …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Duke Career Center Terms You Need to Know: A Guide 

Coming to Duke can be overwhelming at first, particularly with the influx of Duke specific terms and concepts for you to learn as you navigate your academic career and prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce. Here is our glossary …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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US Employers Guide to Hiring International Students

Did you know employers can hire international students with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) and Optional Practical Training (OPT) without incurring …

If you’re an international student on an F-1 visa searching for opportunities in the USA, it can be helpful to …

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 …

Top Employers of International Students

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