Prepared for Anything
Ask upcoming Duquesne graduates how they feel about the next step in their lives and you'll hear a common theme: "Prepared." We'll support your development of professional confidence, impressive experience, and powerful networks you need to get a running start on a meaningful career.
Duquesne's Center for Career Development
Whether you are a student just beginning college or a Duquesne University graduate, the Center for Career Development is here to support you at every stage of your professional journey. We help students and alumni explore careers, connect with employers, and develop professional and job search skills through programs, events, and one-on-one career counseling.
Throughout your professional life, we'll always be in your corner. The relationships you make here—with your peers, faculty, and the entire Duquesne family—are supportive inspiring and never stop giving.
Career and Major Exploration with Focus 2 Career
Duquesne’s Center for Career Development is here to help you find a major and career path that is right for you! Students and alumni can utilize Focus 2 Career, Duquesne’s online career, major and education exploration planning system for helping you choose a major, build your career goals and learn important job information. Focus 2 Career gives you free access to a wide range of career assessments that help you explore your values, skills, interests and personality. Based upon your results, it then makes suggestions of possible career paths and Duquesne majors that could be a fit for you. It also links you to important career information and resources to help you evaluate your options and make an informed decision.
Students, sign in using your MultiPass credentials to get started! If you are an alumni, you can create your free account by using the access code DUKES.
A career, graduate school, a life of impact - those are the outcomes you can achieve.Graduate Outcomes
Held exclusively for Duquesne University School of Pharmacy students and alumni, Pharmacy Career Connect allows candidates to connect with representatives from organizations such as retail, hospitals, residency programs, nursing homes, and government. Candidates will have the chance to talk to repre Not sure what comes after graduation? A gap year can be more than just a break—it can be an opportunity to gain valuable experience, explore your interests, and build skills for your future career. Join us for lunch and learn about the many possibilities available after college, including full-time Duquesne Chemistry sophomores and juniors are invited to spend the afternoon visiting Pittsburgh's Sherwin-Williams Packaging Coatings Global Technical Center as part of a group of other Duquesne chemistry students. Have lunch on site, see the facility, and meet industry professionals.
You'll be surprised at what they can offer you if you just stop by and say hello.
It doesn't matter whether you know what you want to do or not.
I began utilizing DukesConnect to network with fellow Dukes and it's been so
much more than a social network for me, it's been a lifeline! Not only have I connected
with alumni and Career Center staff, but it's great for virtually networking during
these crazy times with events such as Coffee and Connections or Dining with Dukes.
If you're not utilizing this resource, sign up now!
When I participated on the DU Career Center's Career Road Trip to the Columbus
Blue Jackets, it helped me to take initiative on my own career in sports. We got the
chance to talk with Duquesne Alumni who have made it to the executive level of their
organization and learn first hand what it takes to get there.
Meeting with my Career Consultant throughout my time at Duquesne and even as
an alumni has benefited me in my job search by giving me the confidence that my resume
is as polished as possible.
Upcoming Events
Pharmacy Career Connect
Let's Do Lunch: What's a Gap Year?
Career Road Trip: Sherwin-Williams (Chemistry)
Hear from Students and Alumni
Executive Director, Center for Career Development Associate Director, Alumni and Employer Networks Coordinator, Recruiting, Data, and Systems Assistant Director/Career Consultant for Business Assistant Director/Career Consultant for Liberal Arts and Music Assistant Director/Career Consultant for Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences Assistant Director/Career Consultant for Education, Science and Engineering Office Manager Meet the Team
Nicole Feldhues
Kate Sheridan
Kim Pierce
Julie Brand
Bethany Gary
Ken Lawson
Lauren Watson
Lynn Schwartzmiller