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.

The 10 most in-demand skills employers want to see on your resume right now

Originally published Wed, Feb 15 2023 on CNBC.com

By Morgan Smith

The list of skills at the bottom of your resume might feel like an afterthought, but that section is more important than you might think — especially if you’re hoping …

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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The top 10 buzziest companies Gen Z wants to work for—none of them are in Big Tech, says new report

Published May 1, 2023 on cnbc.com

By Jennifer Liu

The graduating class of 2023′s desire for stability in an uncertain economy is dictating where they want to work most after college.

It’s hard to escape unrelenting news of tech layoffs

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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How to get hired in a tough job market — tips for the class of 2023

By Cindy Perman

*Originally appeared on CNBC.com on April 26, 2023

KEY POINTS

This was adapted from CNBC’s Work It newsletter on LinkedIn about all …

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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What is Synthetic Biology?

Looking for a career in the sciences but not sure what to consider? Take a moment to explore what the NIH has to say about synthetic biology!

National Human Genome Research Institute

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Five Ideas for Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2022

From reading Indigenous authors to exploring Native plants, these activities suit everyone in the family

Renée Gokey September 26th, 2022 issue of Smithsonian Magazine

Are you a parent, grandparent, or other caregiver looking for an age-appropriate event to enjoy on …

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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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 …

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