Duke Cyber student Lucy Li landed her first job before graduation
Read an interview with Lucy Li about the steps she took to secure her job before graduation.
Career & Communication Support
Prepared for Success
As a Duke Engineering master’s student, you’ll have access to a specialized team focused on helping you grow your communication and career skills, with support that meets you where you are.
Engineering master’s students at Duke are supported by the GSPS: Career & Communication team, a group focused on providing coaching, instruction, and resources to improve the graduate experience and career preparation. Specific supports include:
- 1:1 coaching
- Career Design & Strategy course
- Writing & Speaking communication courses
- Skill-building workshops and events
- Opportunities to connect with and learn from alumni
- Opportunities to engage with hiring employers
- Access to software platforms focused on improving skills and practicing for:
- developing application documents
- conducting an effective job search process
- job search strategies in the US and globally
- interviewing
In addition, engineering master’s students can take part in university-wide programs and initiatives such as career fairs, information sessions, and more.
Graduate Career Outcomes
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Meet Our Alumni
Cybersecurity Alumni Q&A: Omar Al Mulhem ’24
Omar Al Mulhem graduated with a Master of Engineering in Cybersecurity this spring and now works as a Cybersecurity lead at Saudi Aramco
Alumni Spotlight: Xiaokuan Zhao, Duke FinTech ’24
Duke University’s Master of Financial Technology (FinTech) graduates are equipped with the technical, financial, and management expertise needed to lead financial innovation. One of those graduates is Xiaokuan Zhao, Duke FinTech class of 2024 and Risk Analyst at First Citizens Bank.