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In choosing a Duke graduate program, you have come a long way toward understanding yourself. Yet you are not a finished product, and your graduate school experience will transform you in significant ways, deepening your knowledge and self-awareness. Earning an advanced degree is a foundation for further intellectual and personal growth, and a pathway to discovering multiple career options.

We support and encourage career exploration as well as partner with students who have decided and are planning for any type of career in the academy, private industry, government, nonprofits, start-ups, and anywhere in between. We are engaged in working with students to explore how different careers suit them and how to conduct multiple, simultaneous job and internship searches in different fields.

Additionally, we work with faculty and staff around the university who are interested in the professional development of students. Our experienced advisors are available to meet with students enrolled in the Duke Graduate School, Duke Divinity School, Duke Medicine School’s Master of Biostatistics and Population Health Sciences programs*. We work from a strengths-based perspective that can be tailored for each individual and can be viewed as attaining mastery in the Duke Career Development Process and skills for career readiness. 

You can get started on your own or meet with us before you start and at any point. If you would like a thought partner or advisor to work through something, please schedule time to meet with a career advisor in Handshake.

*Engineering Masters students can find specific resources on the Pratt GSPS Career & Communication page

Remote, Hybrid, or In-Person: Which Work Style Fits You?

Internships and early-career roles may be remote, hybrid, or fully in person. Each work style offers different benefits, so it is important to consider which environment will help you learn, contribute, and succeed.

Remote work. Remote roles offer flexibility and …

By Sarah Wild
Sarah Wild Assistant Director, Career Services
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Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI) is looking for scientists and engineers focused on commercializing their innovations to join our 2-year fellowship with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory.

Are you a scientist, engineer, or researcher interested in turning your innovative research into a startup? Chain Reaction Innovations (CRI) at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory is accepting applications for its two-year fellowship supporting entrepreneurs developing breakthrough …

By Christina Plante (she/her)
Christina Plante (she/her) Assistant Director, Employer Relations
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Looking Beyond the U.S.: Asian Global Career Opportunities This Fall

Are you thinking about building your career outside the United States? 

Whether you’re interested in returning to a home country or simply exploring what a global career in Asia could look like, we have resources and exciting opportunities this fall to connect with employers and learn more about career pathways overseas.

By Andrea Larson
Andrea Larson
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Avoid These Mistakes When Reaching Out to Animation Studios

We receive countless messages from people looking for work at Lupin House. Unfortunately, we end up ignoring 99% of them. 🤒 Here’s why ⬇️

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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October’s Job Search To Do List

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This post marks one full year of the series. So much can happen in a year! As I shared last month, I hope this series has helped you identify actionable things you can do to enrich your …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Early Engagement
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Career Readiness Resources

Duke Career Hub The hub of career conversations, content and resources at Duke, including Career Communities. Learn about our Guiding …

Skills Discovery: Discover Your Skills. Shape Your Future.

What are you actually good at and how can you explain it …

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