HireFuqua, Fuqua's CMC Newsletter
Spring 2025
Fuqua Career Management Center's Quarterly Employer Newsletter
As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition, our commitment remains steadfast: empower employers to build winning teams and connect top-tier candidates with exceptional opportunities. This digital newsletter provides you with recruiting resources, best practices, and upcoming events to equip your organization to excel in today’s competitive market.
In this Edition:
Hiring interns? It's easier than you think!
Interns provide exceptional talent and innovative ideas, delivering immediate contributions to your organization in a cost-effective way. Regardless of your industry or organization size, interns can seamlessly integrate into a variety of roles.
With a simple, quick recruiting process and dedicated support every step of the way, we’re here to ensure your internship is a success.
Connect with an Account Manager in the Career Management Center and explore Fuqua’s Internships Simplified: Employers’ Guide today!
3 Pro Tips for Just-in-Time Hiring Success at Fuqua
1. Partner with the CMC - Create Impactful Recruiting Experiences
Work with our industry account managers to tailor your campus and virtual recruiting strategies, effectively showcasing your organization and opportunities. Discover valuable tips and proven strategies to enhance your presentations, office hours, organization visits, special events, and interviews, ensuring that your interactions make a lasting impression.
Pictured (L-R): Shaina Tyler, Shaun Waters, Anna Settelen, Shelby McVey, and Melanie Baker
2. Access Fuqua’s CareerBridge Recruiting Platform for Free
Post full-time job and internship opportunities at no cost via Fuqua’s CareerBridge. Use the Candidate Search feature to access downloadable resumes and engage with a diverse pool of top-tier candidates.
3. Broaden Your Candidate Pool and Tap into Global Talent
Fuqua’s international students bring cultural acumen and global business expertise. Our full-time MBA students can complete summer internships without the need for employer sponsorship. Explore our Hiring International Students resources, including details on STEM OPT extensions of up to 3 years.
Program Spotlight:
Master of Management Studies (MMS): Foundations of Business
Fuqua offers an intensive 10-month Master of Management Studies (MMS) degree that provides a core foundation in strategy, management, accounting, marketing, operations, and finance.
Designed for students with 0-3 years of post-college experience, the MMS program equips students with essential skills in analysis, critical thinking, communication, and leadership—empowering them to excel in their careers. As a result, graduates are well-prepared to step into dynamic roles such as Business Analyst, Assistant Brand Manager, Consulting Associate, Category Manager, Financial Analyst, and Project Manager.
Furthermore, with MMS being a STEM-designated degree, students can extend their OPT for up to three years.
Explore the achievements and skills of our MMS: Foundations of Business students, highlighting the talent and innovation that define the program. Key statistics showcase the strengths of our MMS: FOB Class of 2025.
For more information about the MMS program, visit this link. To learn more about engaging with these students, contact an Account Manager.
Plan Ahead: Important Dates to Remember
Instructional Videos:
Fuqua’s CareerBridge, 12Twenty Platform
Whether you're a seasoned recruiting partner or new to the CareerBridge platform, these one-to-two-minute instructional videos, presented by Fuqua’s industry account managers, are tailored to each step of the recruiting process and will ensure you're proficient in navigating the CareerBridge platform.
Video #1 | Navigate CareerBridge's Homepage
Video #2 | Host an Event & Register for a Fuqua-facilitated Event
Video #4 | Use Candidate Search
Video #5 | Register for Interviews
Insight & Expertise:
Perspectives from Duke
How Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Build Inclusive, Resilient Economies | Professor F. Christopher Eaglin
Wednesday, March 5 at 12:30 p.m. ET (Registration link)
In an era of growing political uncertainty, inequality, and climate change, innovative and adaptable strategies are essential for firms to survive and thrive. This is especially true for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which represent 90% of all companies. SMEs contribute 50% of GDP and over 60% of employment globally, playing a pivotal role in fostering local solutions and generating broad-based wealth. Despite their importance, SMEs remain underexplored in management and strategy research. Drawing on his work in both developed and emerging markets, Professor F. Christopher Eaglin will share insights on how SMEs can build resilience and drive inclusive economic growth in these turbulent times.
Duke Fuqua MBA Class of 2024 Employment Report: Adaptability & Strength, Clear Admit, December 25, 2024 | Christina Griffith
Despite shrinkage in several key industries for MBA jobs, "the market continues to highly value Duke MBA graduates," writes Ed Bernier of Fuqua's Career Management Center in breaking down the 2023-2024 Daytime MBA Employment Report. The Class of 2024 matched a record high for median salary with $175,000 and we continue to see encouraging outcomes for our graduates, even beyond the industry-standard 3-month reporting window. Read the full article here.
Fuqua’s faculty are leading scholars in their fields, passionate about their work and world renowned for both teaching and research. By collaborating with thought leaders, experts, policy makers, and fellow researchers within and beyond their areas, they’re creating insights that fuel action. Click to learn more via Duke Fuqua Insights, Fuqua's LinkedIn Live series, and Fuqua's social media.
Building Better Workplaces
SHRM Report: Workplace Culture Fosters Employee Retention Worldwide, December 12, 2024 | Nina Xiang
Discover the five key elements that are universally linked to positive organizational culture across the globe. See the full article here.
Recruiters Express Optimism for 2025, Recruiting News Network, January 2, 2025 | Roy Maurer
Technology, flexibility can help hiring turn a corner this year. Find out more here.
Discover What Drives Us: Our Mission, Vision & Values
Fuqua's CMC empowers students and alumni to find meaningful work and navigate their careers through collaborative coaching, programs, and employer partnerships.
Learn more about who we are and what you can expect from partnering with us.
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