March’s Job Search To Do List

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Let’s keep this month ultra simple. If you’ve been searching for a while, I imagine you’re hitting roadblocks, questioning your motivation, and/or wondering what you could be doing differently to make it all work. That’s normal. This …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Early Engagement
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February’s Job Search To Do List

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I decided to wait until after the Benito Bowl to share this month’s to-do list. If you’re new to this thread, I post monthly action-oriented suggestions to help you make the most of your job search. I …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Early Engagement
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Top 5 Ways to Connect with the Career Center 

Authors: Kai Kelley Jr. & Jared Smith

If you’re new to Duke or the Career Center, consider this an introduction to help you better understand the resources and support available to you as a Duke student. By using the Career …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Early Engagement
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How to Read Job Descriptions

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Intentionally examining job descriptions is an essential step to prepare for tailoring your resume and successfully completing the professional interview.

If you have additional questions on how to tailor your resume consider scheduling an appointment with a …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Early Engagement
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2026 H-1B Lottery Update: What the New Wage Rule Means

This blog was originally published on Interstride.

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 …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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