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Imagine The Possibilities
This document provides information for students considering fellowships, gap years, or short-term opportunities after graduation. It outlines various options to consider including teaching, studying, working, research, or international experiences. It also lists resources for finding specific programs like the career center website, Duke departments, and networking. The career center can help students design their experience by exploring options, reviewing application materials, and providing mock interviews and networking preparation.
Imagine The Possibilities
- 1. CAREER CENTER Imagine thePossibilities… 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