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The Nuts and Bolts of Asking for a Reference in the Search Process

 Remember choosing references to include in your undergraduate or graduate school application? You thoughtfully chose people who could communicate positively on your behalf. Now you’re in the search, and guess what? References are often part of the search process in …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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The Secret to Happiness at Work

I am a big fan of The Atlantic Magazine, in fact it is the only magazine I still subscribe to in print (that thought does make me sad). I find the articles to be thought provoking; intellectually stimulating; and often …

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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The 2021 Duke Virtual Fall Career Fair is Right Around the Corner!

The 2021 Duke Virtual Fall Career Fair is happening on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Register in Handshake now–and begin signing up for employer group and one-on-one sessions! We have a terrific group of employers attending and spots will fill up.

By Jaime Byrd
Jaime Byrd Director, Employer Relations
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Being Prepared to Receive an Offer: A Few Considerations to Boost Your Confidence

“We’re excited to offer you the position of X.” How do you respond? I bet most of you would respond with excitement. But what’s next in the conversation? Here are some ways to be prepared for receiving an offer so …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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What Do I Say When I Negotiate?

This blog post will help you in thinking about a negotiation conversation now that you’ve done your pre-work. If you don’t know the pre-work I’m referring to, check out this post. We’re going to provide a few scripts within this …

By Jenny Johnson (she/her)
Jenny Johnson (she/her) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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