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How Fuqua Helped Pave My Career Path
I can say the opportunity to attend Fuqua was an opportunity of a lifetime, helping me discover my career path for myself.
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From Fuqua to CEO: My Journey to Becoming a Franchisee
While attending Fuqua was one stop on my journey, my mission to become a franchisee in the pet industry began long before my time at Duke.
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Finding My Perfect Fit in Marketing
As a devotee of Steve Jobs and his disruptive approach to marketing, I always knew I’d wind up a marketing guy somewhere down the line.
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How Resources and Support Helped Launch My Finance Career
As I took classes at Fuqua, I realized there were so many areas of business I had never considered going into.
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Life on the Fast Track: My Transition from Fuqua to Deloitte
I knew MMS would help bridge the gaps in my college experience caused by the pandemic. What I did not know, however, was that every day I would get the chance to look back and see firsthand how much of a life-changing opportunity attending Duke and Fuqua was for me.
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How You Can Learn About and Try A Tech Career While at Fuqua
Everyone’s career path and goals look different, but every Duke, Fuqua, and other resource I speak of in this article can definitely help you figure out yours in some way.
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How MMS Prepared Me for a Major Career Change by Getting Me Out of My Comfort Zone
Similar to a lot of other students, when I arrived at Fuqua I wasn’t sure what industry I wanted to pursue a career in yet.
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How Real-World Experience Confirmed My Interest in a Consulting Career
I found myself more excited than ever about my future career path. I had been exposed to consulting, which appeared to be a perfect fit. The field appeared to line up neatly with my skills and personality, however, one glaring issue still existed: I had absolutely no experience in the industry.
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Preparing for My Career Search
The search for a post-Fuqua career started as soon as I began the MMS program. Coming from a health background with little to no experience in business or job searching I felt intimidated.
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Building My Career Skillset with DISI
Fresh into the MMS program, I wanted an opportunity to hone my client-facing skills, while gaining hands-on consulting experience and I stumbled upon Duke Interdisciplinary Social Innovators.