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.

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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Know Yourself – Working in Healthcare Series

A common interview question for positions in the healthcare field – or many other industries for that matter – is some form of “What is your why?”

Why do you want to go to medical school?

Why do you want to explore …

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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Disclosing Your Immigration Status as a DACA Recipient

When it comes to job applications and interviews with potential employers, it can be challenging for Dreamers to know when, how or if to disclose their immigration status. Ultimately, deciding whether to disclose your DACA status is up to you. …

By Symba
Symba is the leading program management platform powering thousands of workforce development programs, including internships, bootcamps, apprenticeships, and more!
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US Department of State Overview of Foreign Service Officers

“The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity, and protect American citizens while advancing the interests of the U.S. abroad.” If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a Foreign Service Officer, …

By Jennifer Agor
Jennifer Agor Associate Director, Career Readiness
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10 Jobs That Are Fantastic for Political Science Majors (You Don’t Have to Work in Politics!)

It might seem like a political science undergraduate degree would prepare you primarily for a career in politics. However, there are four million professionals with poli sci degrees—and their jobs range from attorneys to social workers to financial analysts. If …

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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 …

The Duke Career Community partners to enhance career support for all Duke students as part of the “OneDuke” initiative. See …

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