By Sarah Hernholm, Contributor, Forbes|Article originally appeared on Forbes.com on January 13, 2026
For years, the student resume followed a predictable formula: GPA, leadership titles, volunteer hours, maybe a part-time job. Those details still matter, but in 2026, a student’s …
The Duke Career Center is excited to announce Spark Your Career 2026, which will take place on Friday, January 30th, 2026.
*Headshots from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Career Center (036 Bryan Center)
Start your Spring Semester off …
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The U.S. government is changing how H-1B visas are selected. Instead of a purely random lottery, future H-1B selections will prioritize higher wage roles. This change is intended to favor more specialized and …
Memo to job-hunting college grads: It pays to take your search to cities just beyond America’s biggest metro areas.
In one of the toughest markets for entry-level jobs in years, several second-tier cities—including Raleigh, N.C.—rise above the pack for their …
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A fellowship is a funding award given to recipients to finance their academic and professional endeavors. In academia, a fellowship …
Handshake is Duke’s career readiness platform to help you discover new career pathways and find amazing jobs and internships. You …
Duke Career Hub The hub of career conversations, content and resources at Duke, including Career Communities. Learn about our Guiding …
Discovering your career path is about more than simply finding a job or internship. It’s about finding your own unique …
A much-loved podcast brought to you by four Career Center team members who hope to provide a space for honest …
What to expect from the career fair:
For additional tips on networking events other than Career Fairs (Information Sessions, etc), …
Compared to other jobs, applying for tenure-track faculty positions in academia is a very different process requiring more application documents …
