1. CAREER CENTER
Imagine the Possibilities…
Fellowships, Gap Years, and Short-Term Opportunities
Why am I considering a fellowship, gap year, or other post-graduate opportunity?
Strengthen an application to professional school
Try something new
Confirm a career decision
Take a break
Travel and meet new people
What should I be thinking about as I decide what my experience will be?
What would make you most fulfilled? What “ideal” opportunities come to mind?
What knowledge and skills do you want to gain?
What are your goals?
What types of relationships or roles are most important to you?
Is geographical location or compensation going to be an important consideration?
What kind of environments do you envision thriving in?
Do you need to acquire additional experiences for professional school?
“Nine Domains to Find Your Fit”
What are different categories of options I might want to think about?
Teach: Teach for America, Citizen Schools, MATCH Schools
Study: graduate program, fellowship
Work: job to expand skills, experience, knowledge…or just something different
Research: clinical, basic science
Fellowships: academic vs working
Intern: options in variety of careers
International: work/teach/study/research abroad, e.g. Teach for China
“Sky’s the Limit:” design an experience unique to you, your interests, your available time
Where can I find specific options to explore?
Internet: CC website, Duke departments, Google searches, Idealist.org
People: NETWORKING w/professors, Duke alums, friends, family, advisors, neighbors, former supervisors,
LinkedIn groups, etc.
Job resources: eRecruiting (alums have access to Experience.com account after graduation), LinkedIn, pro-
fessional organizations
Duke/Career Center events: Fall Career Fairs (Sept. 12, Oct. 18); Fellowship Week (Oct. 1-4); Graduate and
Professional School Day
How could the Career Center help me with designing my experience?
Explore various options and develop effective search strategies
Assist with resume/cover letter/statement review
Mock interviews
Networking preparations
Counseling appointments (30 min) or drop-in appointments (15 min)
Connect with the Career Center: DukeCareers on Facebook and Twitter
Phone (919) 660-1050
www.studentaffairs.duke.edu/career