Career Counseling

• What can I do to prepare for an appointment?
• What can I expect in an appointment?
• How long are appointments?
• How far in advance should I schedule an appointment?
• How should I schedule an appointment?
• Is the Career Center open during summer vacation?
• Is there a fee for using the Career Center?
• How can I schedule a career related program for my student group or living area?
• Can I schedule a phone appointmemt if I am out of town?
• When should I start using the Career Center?
• Who can use the Career Center?
• Can I schedule a phone appointment if I have a quick question?
• Can I use the Career Center while studying abroad?
• What do you offer?
• Where are you located?
• Who is my counselor?
• Can you help me with a career other than banking, consulting and finance?

What can I do to prepare for an appointment?

Because time can move more quickly than expected during an appointment, it is helpful to consider in advance what you would like to accomplish with the time allotted.  If you are not there yet, do not worry.  Your first appointment goal can be to get yourself situated and determine what a good first step might be.

What can I expect in an appointment?

The nature of each appointment will vary based on your needs.  Appointments tend to be most helpful for a person who is looking for an ongoing conversation, career exploration guidance, or advanced search strategy assistance.  You can expect that the appointment will be focused on your concerns and oriented towards assisting you to set an action plan.  It is important to recognized that the appointments exist to focus, not replace, the work that you are doing independently.

How long are appointments?

Pre-scheduled appointments for undergraduate students are typically thirty minutes long.  Graduate student appointments are typically one hour.  However, a variety of services exist that might also suit your needs.  For example, advising consultations, office hours, and resource room “drop-ins” are typically shorter, but more frequently available.

How far in advance should I schedule an appointment?

The availability of appointments varies during different times of the year, but same-day appointments are not scheduled. 

Busy months include September/October and January/February.  During these times a private, pre-scheduled appointment may be available with up to a two-week wait.  Outside of peak times, appointments are generally available within a few days of your request.

When appointment availability is limited, we intentionally increase availability during our drop-in hours; Monday-Thursday from 2:00-5:00pm and on Friday from 2:00-4:00pm.  We also offer additional services to accommodate the increased demand.

How should I schedule an appointment?

You can schedule an appointment by contacting the Career Center at 919-660-1050 weekdays between 9:00-5:00pm.

Is the Career Center open during summer vacation?

Yes, summer office hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am to 1:00pm on Friday.

Is there a fee for using the Career Center?

No, our services are free to Duke students and alumni.

How can I schedule a career related program for my student group or living area?

Contact Cameo Hartz via email or phone, 660-1050. She will assist you in connecting with our Career Advising Team (CATs) who present programs in the residence halls, for student groups and classes. They have several popular programs ready to go.  Please allow for no less than one week to prepare your presentation. 

Can I schedule a phone appointment if I am out of town?

Yes, call the Career Center at 919-660-1050 and you can schedule a phone appointment.

When should I start using the Career Center?

It is never too early to use the Career Center. The earlier you get started the better prepared you will be. In addition, it is never too late to use the Career Center! There are many things you can do early in your college career to set you up for success. Contact the Career Center at 660-1050 to meet with a counselor to discuss your particular situation and needs.

Who can use the Career Center?

Career Center services and resources are available to undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni of Trinity College, Pratt School of Engineering and The Graduate School.

What should I do if I have a quick question?

You can call the office to see if we can answer your question quickly or determine if you need an appointment. Our front desk staff person will be able to either answer your question, refer you to someone, or suggest that you come to our Drop-In Advising from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Monday-Thursday and 2:00pm to 4pm on Friday. Drop-In hours are good for quick questions, resume and cover letter reviews.

Can I use the Career Center while studying abroad?

Yes, it is recommended that you stay in touch with the Career Center while you are abroad. There are many programs you will want to be aware of and get connected with when you return to campus. You can stay connected by regular visits to the Career Center website and register to recieve Career Center emails.

What services does the Career Center offer?

The Career Center offers a multitude of services and resources to help you:

• discover your talents and interests,
• learn about careers,
• gain experience, and
• develop the skills needed to conduct an effective job/internship search.
  

The Staff will provide guidance in discovering your interests, skills and values; introduce you to resources and discuss strategies for exploring career options; provide information and hints for finding internships and jobs; work with you to develop effective skills in writing resumes, cover letters, interviewing and networking.
We can help you connect to alumni, choose a major, learn about funding opportunities for internships, even discover your dream job!

Where are you located?

The Career Center in located in 110 Page Building, right next to the Chapel.

Which counselor should I meet with?

When you contact the Career Center you will be assigned to a counselor who meets your needs. Each counselor has an area of expertise and can help you learn specific tactics best suited for individual exploration or job search within your area of interest. If you don’t know what you are interested in, that’s ok too! We have a counselor on staff just for you!

Which career industry areas can the Career Center staff assist me with?

There are many resources and programs available that can help you discover, explore and gain experience in numerous career industry areas. The Career Center staff will assist you in developing a strategy to connect to these resources so that you can learn about available options. The Career Center staff can also help you discover how your individual interests, skills and values fit into the world of work.