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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

How to Read Job Descriptions

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Intentionally examining job descriptions is an essential step to prepare for tailoring your resume and successfully completing the professional interview.

If you have additional questions on how to tailor your resume consider scheduling an appointment with a …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Early Engagement
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How to Choose a Career When You Have Many Interests

Having many interests can feel like a career advantage, but it can also make choosing a path overwhelming. If you have a variety of interests and can imagine yourself in different careers, remember that you do not have to select …

By Sarah Wild
Sarah Wild Assistant Director, Career Services
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Evaluate & Refine – Working in Healthcare Series

Now that you have spent time exploring the Healthcare industry, it is time to reflect on what you have discovered. Reflection is two parts in this scenario: assessment and appreciation. First, assess the steps you have taken, then take time …

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Incubators vs. accelerators: Key differences and benefits

If you are interested in the Innovation and Entrepreneurship space, check out what JPMorgan notes about the key differences between Acceleratororator and Incubator programs.

By Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His
Sh'Maughn Wright, He/Him/His Career Specialist
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St. Jude National Symposium for Predoctoral Research – Apply Today!

BLUF: Applications are due by Sunday, August 16 at 11:59PM (Central Time).

Interested in biomedical research? Applications are open for the National Symposium for Predoctoral Research (NSPR) happening October 15–17, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. Consider applying for this fully funded opportunity

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 …

Strengths Profile focuses on identifying an individual’s strengths and talents. This assessment consists of a series of questions designed to …

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