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Sunday, January 22nd - Career Week Kickoffs
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
East Campus: Senior-First Year Mixer (GA Downunder)
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Just for First-Years! Come by the GA Downunder to interact with Seniors who
will share their experiences with trying to decide on a path after
graduation and the process of securing opportunities. Seniors selected for
this event represent a variety of post-graduate options including teaching,
business, med school, law school and more. Free pizza included! Sponsored by the Senior Class Council.
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
West Campus: What Not to Wear (Fitzpatrick Center Atrium - CIEMAS)
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West Campus residents - Join us for a little food and fun to get you in the Career Week spirit! Dukes & Duchesses plus a few \"celebrity\" hosts will teach you What NOT to Wear in career-related situations.
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
Wine Tasting and Etiquette Dinner (Senior Only) (Washington Duke Inn)
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This event has been a huge success the past two years. The class of 2005 overwhelmingly boasted that this was the best event during their four years at Duke. This is an opportunity to really broaden you education! Learn proper etiquette for a business dinner. Learn why you should never choose Cornish Game Hen or cherry tomatoes from the menu. And learn when to choose merlot over cabernet. The event is open only to seniors and a fee of $25.00, which can be given through food/flex points, cash, or check, will be required for this event. We encourage you to dress for success at this event!
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Monday, January 23rd
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Coffee Talks (Mary Lou Williams Center)
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Architecture
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Refreshments and small group discussion with professionals in this career field.
Discussion leaders are
Phil Keister (T'86, Partner - Tise Keister Architects PA) and
Chris Brasier (B'91, Architect, Lecturer - Pratt School of Engineering) |
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College Student Affairs
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Refreshments and small group discussion with professionals in this career field.
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Performing for a Living
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Refreshments and small group discussion with professionals in this career field.
Discussion Leaders:
Adrian Duke (local musician and recording artist) and
Seth Weitburg (T'03; Chicago-based actor/improvisor) |
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Tuesday, January 24th
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2:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
Coffee Talks (Mary Lou Williams Center)
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Faith Based Careers
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Refreshments and small group discussion with professionals in this career field.
Discussion Leaders are
Administrators from the Duke Pathways Progam |
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Human Resources
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Refreshments and small group discussion with a professional in this career field.
Discussion Leader:
David Cobbs T'78, Assistant VP of Diversity and EEO -
Norfolk Southern Corp. |
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Real Estate Development
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Refreshments and small group discussion with professionals in this career field.
Discussion Leaders:
Anthony Dilweg (T'88, Managing Director - The Dilweg Companies) and
John Stubbs (T '98, Managing Partner - Corporate Realty Advisors) |
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
Leveraging your Duke Experience (Griffith Film Theater)
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What is the value of your Duke education? How should you ‘sell’ yourself to people outside the Duke community? Come to hear what you can do to market your education, your extracurricular activities and campus involvement, as well as your internships and work experience. This will be an opportunity to learn from deans, faculty, and Student Affairs staff about how to leverage your Duke experience.
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Professional School Panel - Law (Griffith Film Theater)
Post-Panel Reception to Follow |
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Thinking about a career in law? Not sure if law school is for you? Attend this panel to hear from lawyers and law students about life in law school and beyond.
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Professional School Panel - Medicine (White Lecture Hall - East Campus)
Post-Panel Reception to Follow |
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Thinking about a career in medicine? Not sure if med school is for you? Attend this panel to hear from medical professionals and med students about life in medical school and beyond.
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Wednesday, January 25th
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
Book bag to Briefcase (Griffith Film Theater)
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Is your graduation is right around the corner? Are feeling a bit anxious about leaving your nest at Duke? For the past several years, housing and utilities have been paid for by your parents, financial aid, or student loans; you’ve become accustomed to swiping your card for meals; and your only real worries have been making the grade. The transition to real life can be tough if you are not properly prepared for it. This panel of recent graduates will focus on the transition from school to work. They will educate you on such mundane matters as taxes, insurance, unscrupulous landlords, and dating.
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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Professional school Panel - Business (Griffith Film Theater)
Post-Panel Reception to Follow |
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Thinking about a career in business? Not sure if business school is for you? Attend this panel to hear from businessmen and graduate students about life in business school and beyond.
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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm |
An Interview Reality Show (Sanford Institute Rm 05)
Grad students only |
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If you\'re in the last phase of your graduate program, you\'ll soon be sitting under the lights being interviewed for your first post-Duke job. The INTERVIEW REALITY SHOW will be an interactive demonstration by 2 job candidates applying for industry and faculty positions. Each candidate will participate in a mock interview and get interviewer and audience feedback to will help them perform effectively when those recruiting lights are turned on. Mock interviews are the thing to calm the nerves and loose the tongue.
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Thursday, January 26th
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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm |
Networking Workshop (Reynolds Theater)
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Not quite sure what to say when you approach the alumni? Are you wondering how to network and gain valuable contacts beyond Duke? This workshop is a step-by-step guide on how to network and build relationships.
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Diversity Networking Dinner (Bryan Center: Von Canon A,B)
Co-sponsored by Black Student Alliance, Asian Student Association, Mi Gente, and Diya |
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Planning to go to law school, medical school, or someday get an internship or job? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about various employers who are interested in diversity recruiting for their organization. Network with many different employers who have a strong interest in creating a diverse applicant pool for internships and jobs. The event will feature a 30min panel of recruiters from our Career Week sponsors: Amaranth, Citigroup, McMaster Carr, State Dept., Teach for America, and UBS. They will share their best inside tips for students on how to be successful in the job/internship search. No resume required to participate but, due to limited space you must tell us why we should select you to participate.
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Friday, January 27th
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10:00 am - 2:00 pm |
Career and Summer Opportunities Fair (registration at event) (Bryan Center)
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Meet employers from a variety of career fields who will be recruiting for internships, summer jobs, and full-time positions. Visit the Career Fair for more information.
No online registration. You must register at the Fair.
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7:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
Alumni Welcome & Orientation (Millennium Hotel)
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For alumni who plan to arrive early for the Career Conference. Stop by the Millennium lobby to pick up your welcome packet and to mingle with fellow alumni presenters and staff. We will also help get you acquainted with what to expect for the weekend.
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9:00 pm - 12:00 am |
Senior Class & Alumni Party (Charlie’s, Ninth Street)
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Senior Class is hosting a party for current seniors and alumni returning for Career Week. This is a great opportunity for seniors to network with alumni and for alumni to give advice to students who are about to graduate to the "real world".
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Saturday, January 28th - Fannie Mitchell Career Conference
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8:30 am - 9:30 am |
Alumni-Only Breakfast (The Millennium Hotel)
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This is a closed event for alumni panelists and special guests.
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9:30 am - 3:00 pm |
Student Registration (Bryan Center)
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9:45 am - 10:30 am |
Mentoring Breakfast (Bryan Center)
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10:45 am - 11:45 am |
Concurrent Workshops (West Campus)
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TOPICAL DISCUSSION
Short-Term Opportunities
Starting a Business
Women in Leadership
BUSINESS
Business of Fashion
Consulting
Finance and Venture Capital
General Business
Global Business
Investment Banking
Marketing & Sales
COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS
Advertising & Public Relations
Museum & Art
Newspaper & Broadcast Journalism
Publishing & Writing for a Living
Sports
EDUCATION
Higher Education Teaching and Administration
K-12 Teaching & Administration
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Biomedical Engineering & Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science & IT
ENTERTAINMENT
Business of Entertainment
Production: Behind the Scenes
GOVERNMENT, LAW, NONPROFIT
Environment
Government, Politics, & Public Policy
Law Firms & Corporate Law
Nonprofit & Social Responsibility
Philanthropy & Fundraising
Public & Social Law
HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Health Related Careers
International Healthcare
Medicine and/or Scientific Research
OUTSIDE THE IVORY TOWER
PhD’s in Industry Science and Technology
PhD’s in Law, Business, and Technical Writing
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11:55 am - 2:30 pm |
Keynote Address and Networking Lunch (Page Auditorium and Bryan Center)
Remarks by President Richard Brodhead
Keynote Address by Judy Woodruff W'68, P'09
Networking Lunch at 1:30pm in the Bryan Center |
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2:45 pm - 3:45 pm |
Concurrent Workshops (West Campus)
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TOPICAL DISCUSSION
Short-Term Opportunities
Starting a Business
Women in Leadership
BUSINESS
Business of Fashion
Consulting
Finance and Venture Capital
General Business
Global Business
Investment Banking
Marketing & Sales
COMMUNICATIONS AND THE ARTS
Advertising & Public Relations
Museum & Art
Newspaper & Broadcast Journalism
Publishing & Writing for a Living
Sports
EDUCATION
Higher Education Teaching and Administration
K-12 Teaching & Administration
ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY
Biomedical Engineering & Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Mechanical Engineering
Computer Science & IT
ENTERTAINMENT
Business of Entertainment
Production: Behind the Scenes
GOVERNMENT, LAW, NONPROFIT
Environment
Government, Politics, & Public Policy
Law Firms & Corporate Law
Nonprofit & Social Responsibility
Philanthropy & Fundraising
Public & Social Law
HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Health Related Careers
International Healthcare
Medicine and/or Scientific Research
OUTSIDE THE IVORY TOWER
PhD’s in Industry Science and Technology
PhD’s in Law, Business, and Technical Writing
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