Career Center
The Duke Career Center is an innovative, student-centered department of dedicated professionals and trained student advisors (the CATs) . We assist students with making decisions about how to best use their education, talents, interests and goals; we help them through the job search process; and we facilitate access to employers and alumni for internships, jobs, and advice. At Duke, a top-quality education and preparation for a life of making a difference after college are complementary goals.
Top Ten Things All Duke Students Should Know about Careers:
- When you matriculate at Duke, you're not expected to know your career direction .
- Major doesn't equal career, and more majors don't equal better careers.
- Define success after graduation for yourself: it's your life.
- Advisors, faculty, and staff can be your allies; build relationships with them.
- Careers don't happen overnight. Partner with the Career Center from your first year on.
- Graduate or professional school are great options if they're necessary for what you truly want to do.
- Getting out of your comfort zone and exploring new avenues is essential .
- If you choose to study abroad, choose an international immersive experience for the maximum career boost.
- Get actively involved in both academic and extra curricular life at Duke to gain skills employers are seeking.
- GPA may be less important than what you can prove you've accomplished.
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