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Tool Spotlight: Big Interview (with an Added Focus on Soft Skills)

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
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Stabilizing: How to Improve Once You Find the Rhythm of your Search

Congratulations! You’ve got a stable search if you are: 

confidently submitting online applications 
reaching out to people at the organizations that most interest you to find a network of professional supporters irrespective of whether they have an active job posting …

By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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Troubleshooting: Making adjustments when you don’t get the results you expect.

If your search is not getting the results you want, it’s time to troubleshoot. First, start with the basics and move on to advanced search techniques. Contact a coach (Chloe Benjamin, Angelica Blanks, Jenny Johnson and Cameo Hartz) using Teams …

By Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them)
Cameo Hartz (she/her or they/them) Assistant Director, Engineering Master's Career Services & Professional Development
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Writing a Thank You + Status Update Guide

A resource detailing the purpose, standards, and structure (with space to practice) of an immediate thank you note and a status update.

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Developing Questions Guide

A table to help you prepare question for an upcoming event or interview.

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If your search is not getting the results you want, it’s time to troubleshoot. First, start with the basics and …

Once you’ve established a solid search, improve your ability to incorporate the employer perspective. This single factor is often the …

Congratulations! You’ve got a solid search if you are:
✅ confidently submitting online applications
✅ reaching out to people at the organizations …

Start Your Search with Focus and a Plan.

These three steps will ensure your search is on track from start …

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