Ducks with career and job search insight and industry experience are here for you, offering their perspectives and advice to enhance and inspire you in your career path. Through alumni career profiles and blogs, you can access alumni insiders’ perspective on jobs, organizations, and industries.

Career Profile

December 31, 2013

UO alumnus Gil Beverly, MBA '03 remembers the Chicago Bears games he attended as a child, sparking a lifetime passion for sports. This passion fuels his work today, and his commitment to the career he has built in sports marketing and business.

A Career Fueled by a Desire to Fill Needs in the Community

December 31, 2013

"That initial step into non-profit work gave me a glimpse of what the need was in my community. It opened my eyes to the diversity of need, and I was hooked."

Career Profile

December 31, 2013

UO alumnus John Onderdonk '98 reminisces about the not-so-glamorous “dumpster diving” he did in the initial years of his career in sustainability.

We don’t want our alumni to miss out on our array of webinars. There’s no substitute for meeting in person, but when that’s not possible, or you’ve missed an event, a recording is the next-best thing. Watch these at your convenience, then consider attending a future event!

Both hard and soft skills play equal roles in employment, career success and work-life balance. When seeking the ideal job candidate, employers must consider a diverse set of skills that demonstrate achievements. Whether it's people-oriented skills or analytical data-centered skills, our Duck alumni community is made up professionals eager to share their expertise!

The Duck Career Network is happy partner with volunteers to bring you an ever-growing skill-sharing series, covering a wide range of career topics. Check back often see what's new!

We want to ensure our graduating Ducks are prepared for life after the UO, and our alumni volunteers are here to help. We leverage our alumni as advice givers and storytellers to the benefit of soon-to-be grads. This blog series, completely written by alumni contributors, features a variety of helpful content for students and new graduates. Topics range from setting down roots in a new city to establishing oneself as a professional, from interview and job search tips to the benefits of networking and chapter involvement.