Duke Graduate School

Ever wish that you could discuss your career options with someone who has been in your shoes? This post explains how writing a post for the Alumni Profiles series on the Professional Development Blog can help you accomplish your goals.

Nursing Ph.D. student Kaboni Gondwe shares her experience organizing a TED talk forum to facilitate networking and idea-sharing between nursing graduate students at UNC and Duke.

Why should a graduate student expand her mentoring network? Reflections from Maria LaMonaca Wisdom, Director of Graduate Student Advising and Engagement in the Humanities.

A good headshot is crucial for establishing a sense of professionalism on your webpage, but what makes a good headshot? In this post, Ph.D. student Hannah Moshontz de la Rocha discusses techniques and offers advice on how to take a photograph that will effectively communicate your professionalism. 

"Getting that first internship was definitely a critical starting point for me in my career. When doing an internship, it is important to understand the process and procedures—how things are done. The key is to gain an understanding of your job and the field. Once you are “inside” the circle, your past experience and grasp of the industry will help you to succeed."