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Career Everywhere for Everyone

Career Everywhere (for Everyone) is the belief and understanding that students are not only seeking advice about their career aspirations (and questions) from the staff at the Career Center, but also from faculty, staff, Duke alumni, our employer partners and more. Career Everywhere helps to ensure that everyone a student may interact with regarding career readiness is equipped with the tools and referral resources needed to create consistent messaging for all Duke students! The Career Center is the hub of this ecosystem, playing the role of consultant, creator, curator and collaborator. It is our role to create and curate career content; identify and amplify career resources; consult and collaborate with campus colleagues; and set the vision for a campus committed to career readiness and success.


Sydney Reid

Career Advisor for Student Employment

Sydney entered college uncertain of her career path. Initially majoring in Biology, she quickly realized it wasn’t the right fit and switched to Human Development and Family Science, where she found her passion. Despite this newfound love for her major, she remained unsure about her career direction.

Driven by the need for a job, Sydney applied for a position at Kansas State University’s Career Center. This experience became a major turning point. In her role, she helped students embark on journeys of self-discovery, exploring their options for majors and careers, and applying their knowledge in practical ways. This on-campus job ignited her love for working with college students and led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration with a concentration in College Student Development.

Now, Sydney feels she has come full circle. Her role at the Duke Career Center focuses on fostering relationships with employers to enhance work-study and student employment prospects. She ensures students have access to opportunities that build career competencies and gain meaningful work experience. Sydney also develops programming to help students acquire transferable skills sought by employers across all fields, supporting their long-term career goals. She provides ongoing support and training throughout the application and employment process, with a focus on leadership and professional development.

Outside of work, Sydney enjoys spending time in the sun, whether at the pool, beach, or her favorite lakes back home. She loves playing tennis, reading, spending time with family and friends, and watching movies and college sports.

Specialties and Interests

Discovery & Exploration, Work Study, Student Employment, Employer Relations

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