Parents & Families

It’s natural to wonder what’s next for your bright, high-achieving Blue Devil.  And we want to share a bit more about the Duke Career Center and what we do to support Duke students.

From Setbacks to Strength: Duke Students Inspire with Failure Stories

reposted from the Duke I&E website

“I’ve failed in jobs, I’ve failed in relationships, and I’ve failed with ideas that I thought were brilliant,” said Greg Victory, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Fannie Mitchell Executive Director of 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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Examing “work culture” in healthcare, before you take the job

Making a decision about where you want to spend your time as a professional in the healthcare space is multifaceted. In addition to location, compensation, and work/life balance – you must also consider the overall culture of the employer.

A …

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Vetting Organizations for Fit

What steps can be taken during the scouting and recruitment process to identify the best professional environments for you?

By Jared Smith and Hal Matthews

Finding the right organizational or positional fit isn’t only about identifying an ideal role at …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Musings from Dr. Candis Watts Smith, Professor of Political Science & Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

Here’s a pro tip for an easy way to embarrass your entire community:
All you have to do is…

Not ask for help.

When you become student at Duke, you not only become a member of the community on our …

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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Heat Checks with Professor Connell Fullenkamp

Duke Student Broadcasting (DSB) produces Heat Checks, a series hosted by Suraj Dhulipalla. In a Hot Ones style interview, Dhulipalla interviews familiar faces across Duke. In this episode, Dhulipalla is joined by Prof. Fullenkamp, ECON 101 professor, consultant, writer and …

By Catherine Allen (she/her)
Catherine Allen (she/her) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Career Readiness Resources

Duke Catalyst

Before declaring your major, before your first job, before that interview, before you leave Duke what are you doing to …

What’s Career Got To Do With It? Podcast

A much-loved podcast brought to you by four Career Center team members who hope to provide a space for honest …

As defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, NACE, career readiness is a foundation from which to demonstrate …

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