Coming out at work can seem like a challenge, but it may also relieve the daily stress of hiding who you are. In 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a decision in Bostock v. Clayton County that makes it …
By Megan Wilson (she/her)
Megan Wilson (she/her)Associate Director, Communications and Outreach
Through the hiring process, employers need to understand your potential to thrive in a role. To demonstrate technical abilities you may solve problems, show portfolios, do puzzles, or a small project. Then, of course, there are all of the other …
By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
While you are a student, take full advantage of Duke’s subscription to Big Interview, a practice and advice tool for interviewing. Follow the intake process by answering some questions and get AI feedback and an action plan based on the …
By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
Employers shared these tips after a practice interview event in Fall 2020:
Deliver your stories, including results, in a clear and concise manner. Hit the highlights and open the door for your interviewer to ask follow-up questions! Practice pausing after …
By Erin Carlini (she/her)
Erin Carlini (she/her)Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
Interviewing is a conversation that utilizes your persuasion and communication skills to demonstrate your personality, knowledge, skills, abilities, and fit …
Networking is a process through which you thoughtfully create and sustain relationships to exchange information. The most successful networking, like …
