Register for the 2010 Fannie Mitchell Career Conference Events. The first 50 students to register will receive a free conference t-shirt.

• "Excellent variety of panelists gave a broader view of the field than I had previously enjoyed." – Antonia Helbling E'09
• "I really liked that I was able to hear about job types that I had never heard of before. It showed me that there are so many possible jobs out there!" – Ashley Collins '10
• "I think that it was really helpful that they were Duke alums because it created a stronger connection to the person speaking, and since this was a relaxed atmosphere, I felt like I received better information about how to get the job from their experience than I usually do when I go to the career center. This allowed me to better explore my opportunities and reminded me that all people face some struggle in finding a job after college, no matter how smart they are. As someone who constantly feels as the last in the race, it's nice to know that there are some other hard-working, down-to-earth people out there succeeding and achieving their dreams." – Andrea Koch '10
• "I thought the best part of the Career Conference was getting to know the alumni informally. The Conference gave underclassmen like me a chance to talk with alumni about careers without being intimidated (like the Career Fair)." – Peiying Li '11

How will I get the most out of the conference?
When can I register for Fannie Mitchell Career Conference?
Can I go directly to the session that I'm signed up for on the 6th?
How do I add to, change, or cancel my registration?
Do I have to pay for the Fannie Mitchell Career Conference?
Who is organizing the Fannie Mitchell Career Conference?

How will I get the most out of the conference?   [top]

• Read the biographies of the alumni who will be attending, in advance of the conference, and think about questions you'd like to ask.
• Request a personal meeting with an alum in whose career you are particularly interested.
• Keep an open mind. An alum's career may not exactly match the career you have chosen. However, you may discover in talking to them that they have very interesting insights and useful connections.
• Get involved. Ask questions. Talk to alumni, career counselors, and your friends. There are no bad questions.
• Attend networking workshops prior to the conference to learn techniques and tactics that can serve you well.

When can I register for Fannie Mitchell Career Conference?   [top]
Registration begins on Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Please register as soon as you know you can commit to attending. The registration link is at the top of this page.

Can I go directly to the session that I'm signed up for on the 6th?   [top]
Yes. You will sign in at your panel location for the first and second sessions. Panel locations will be announced the week of January 25th. The first ten students to arrive at each panel will receive a ticket to get a free t-shirt the day of the conference. Check in and Please plan to arrive a minimum of 10 minutes prior to the start of your panel session.

How do I add to, change, or cancel my registration?   [top]
To make any changes to your reservation send an email to networking@daa.duke.edu.

Do I have to pay for the Fannie Mitchell Career Conference?   [top]
No. The conference itself is free.

Funding for the conference is generously provided by the Fannie Mitchell Endowment Fund, the Duke Career Center, and the Duke Alumni Association.

Who is organizing the Fannie Mitchell Career Conference?   [top]
The Fannie Mitchell Career Conference is coordinated by a team comprised of Duke Alumni Affairs and Career Center staff, and two student coordinators. The student coordinatorshave been instrumental in making sure that the conference is of maximum relevance to participants. Career Conference Coordinators:

• William Wright-Swadel
• George Dorfman '85, MA'01
• Holly Duke
• Kim Hanauer '02
• Meg Wilson
• Sarah Schoofs

For more information about Fannie Mitchell Career Conference,
send an e-mail to:

careerconference@studentaffairs.duke.edu.