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.
Our Graduate Outcomes surveys are comprised of students who graduated in August 2022,
December 2022, and May 2023.Graduate Outcomes
Fuel your future at Career Coffeehouse, a relaxed drop-in event where you can chat with a career consultant over coffee, fine-tune your resume, and get tips for conquering the career fair. Stop by Starbucks on campus, sip your favorite drink on us, and leave career-ready and caffeinated! he Center for Career Development is excited to host the Fall 2025 Career Fair in the Student Union Ballroom on Wednesday, September 24 from 2 pm - 5 pm. This event provides the opportunity for Duquesne students and alumni from all majors and class levels to talk face-to-face with representatives fro Business students, are you ready to ace your interview? Practice your interviewing skills with an employer via Zoom and get feedback on perfecting your answers!
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
Career Coffeehouse: Resumes
FALL CAREER FAIR
Business Practice Interview Day (Virtual)
A list of recruiters with whom you can sign up for a practice interview appointment is provided on Handshake in early September.
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, Music, and Education Assistant Director/Career Consultant for Pharmacy, Nursing, and Health Sciences Assistant Director/Career Consultant for Science and Engineering Office Manager Meet the Team
Nicole Feldhues
Kate Sheridan
Kim Pierce
Julie Brand
Bethany Gary
Ken Lawson
Lauren Watson
Lynn Schwartzmiller