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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

New Creative Industry Internships! | iHeartMedia, Paramount, Pixar Animation Studios, MLB, NFL, Under Armour and more

Submit your application to start your creative industry career journey! Opportunities vary across corporate functions from design, marketing, PR, engineering, production, publishing to R&D and more.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Analytics Skills

What skills are required or recommended for the data analytics field? This article outlines what skills are in high demand, how to practice relevant skills, and program and training opportunities to build these skills.

Practicing Skills

Practice doesn’t always make …

By Lauren Coury
Lauren Coury Career Advisor, Data, Technology, and Engineering
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Paid Internship and Fellowship Opportunities for Students Enrolled in North Carolina and South Carolina Colleges and Universities

In summer 2026, MDRC, one of the nation’s premier social policy research firms, will offer students a paid eight-week internship or fellowship through its Gueron Scholars Program. Based on funding received, this opportunity is open to one rising senior, one master’s student, and one doctoral student enrolled in colleges or universities in North Carolina and South Carolina. The …

By Greg Victory (he/him/his)
Greg Victory (he/him/his) Assistant VP Student Affairs/Fannie Mitchell Executive Director, Career Center
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Making the Most of Winter Break

With winter break coming up, I know you may be wondering what should you be doing during your break. Well the Career Center has 6 tips to help you make the most of your winter break!

As you are enjoying …

By Alicia Rhodes (she/her)
Alicia Rhodes (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Top 10 Remote Music Jobs

Currently, musicians have more opportunities than ever to work remotely in a variety of roles. In this article, we will explore the top 10 remote music jobs that are reshaping how music professionals build their careers.

By Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him)
Kai Kelley Jr. (he/him) Assistant Director, Entertainment, Media & Arts Career Community
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Career Readiness Resources

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 …

Strengths Profile

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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