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Unlock Professional Success with ‘Dear Pathfinder’

Are you on the road to professional achievement but encountering challenges along the way? ‘Dear Pathfinder’ is here to provide the answers you seek. Our advice column is ready to address your questions, whether they pertain to job searches, career …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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5 TIPS TO GET STARTED AS AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/FREELANCER

Originally published by the team at Immigrants Rising (Updated 08/2023)

1. Develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
2. Understand contracting/freelancing considerations.

For more detailed information about income generation through entrepreneurship and freelancing, visit immigrantsrising.org/makingmoney.

3. Learn marketing and promotion strategies.
4. Access …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Beyond DACA: A Directory of Resources for Undocumented Students & Individuals

The resources in this page were compiled by the Presidents’ AllianceImmigrants RisingInformed Immigrant, and NAKASEC.

The U.S. is home to more than 408,000 undocumented students in higher education and close to 2.7 million Dreamers across the country. The …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Who Hired Duke International Students in the Class of ’22? Here’s a List.

As an international student on an F-1 visa, you might be aware that not all employers will consider hiring you in the USA. As you conduct your job and internship search in the USA, it is crucial that you identify …

By Hal Matthews (he/him)
Hal Matthews (he/him) Associate Director, Global Careers
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Duke Career Center Terms You Need to Know: A Guide 

Coming to Duke can be overwhelming at first, particularly with the influx of Duke specific terms and concepts for you to learn as you navigate your academic career and prepare to enter or re-enter the workforce. Here is our glossary …

By Jared Smith (He/Him)
Jared Smith (He/Him) Associate Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
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Scholarships & Grants

***Please note that the Professional Development Fund award cycle will pause over winter break.
The November application cycle will end …

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