Faculty & Staff

We are here to provide guidance, tools and resources to you, our important campus partners who are having career readiness conversations with students. We hope you feel better equipped when navigating these conversations, are able to quickly reference common career topics you encounter, and are knowledgeable about our services.

From Setbacks to Strength: Duke Students Inspire with Failure Stories

reposted from the Duke I&E website

“I’ve failed in jobs, I’ve failed in relationships, and I’ve failed with ideas that I thought were brilliant,” said Greg Victory, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Fannie Mitchell Executive Director of the …

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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Examing “work culture” in healthcare, before you take the job

Making a decision about where you want to spend your time as a professional in the healthcare space is multifaceted. In addition to location, compensation, and work/life balance – you must also consider the overall culture of the employer.

A …

By Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him)
Michael "Rudi" Rudisill (he/him) Assistant Director, Career Services
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International Alumni Share USA Job Search Tips

The Duke Career Center and Duke International Student Center recently hosted a Karsh Conversation panel titled The Job Search: What’s Different for International Students? The panel featured three accomplished international alumni now working in the USA:

The alumni shared helpful …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Dear Pathfinder: Up-and-coming Entrepreneur    

Dear Pathfinder, is the Career Center’s Career Development advice column. Have a question for us? Submit it here. Catch up on past letters, here.   

The Question –  

 If I don’t have a support system that I feel can …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Musings from Dr. Candis Watts Smith, Professor of Political Science & Interim Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education

Here’s a pro tip for an easy way to embarrass your entire community:
All you have to do is…

Not ask for help.

When you become student at Duke, you not only become a member of the community on our …

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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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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