Dear Pathfinder: Feeling Unsure of Future Prospects

Dear Pathfinder is the Career Center’s Career Development advice column. Have a question for Dear Pathfinder? Submit it here. Through this column, our diverse team of advisors writes to you, the pathfinder, as you explore important career questions.

Dear Pathfinder, …

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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Common Questions about the Career Center 

In this article you’ll find a list of common questions we often receive from students. If you’re new to Duke or the Career Center, consider this an introduction to help you better understand how we can support you as a …

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