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

July 20, 2016

Shannon is someone who doesn’t just get involved with things –she fully commits. It’s impressive, refreshing, and the foundation for her career (and personal) success. She has made changes when she needed to, focused on her talents, and committed to her choices in a way that has allowed herself and her business to thrive. During a tour of her studio, Shannon offered this advice, “… who does what you do? Follow them.”

Career Profile

June 9, 2016

Tribecca Tran M.A. '16 might not seem like your average accountant –because she isn't... With charm, grace, and a lot of determination, Tribecca is graduating with a Masters in Accounting and off to a dream job in the Bay Area.

Career Profile

April 7, 2016

"Value of 'community' comes from my culture -- we are highly relational. We rely on one another." Carmen Caballero Rubio is the Executive Director of the Latino Network and a passionate Duck. She took time out of her very busy schedule to share a bit of her philosophy on the power of relational networking.

Career Profile

March 21, 2016

On May 4th, these four Ducks will be sharing their career insights into the ever changing technology industry at the 7th annual, Career Conversations, at the White Stag in Portland, Oregon. Read their bios here and come join us for an evening of connecting with Ducks in Tech and those who aspire to be!

Career Profile

January 12, 2016

“I never went to medical school saying, ‘I want to win this award or be president of this board.’ I think I was just always open to helping people."

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!

C-Suite Breakfast featuring CIOs

January 8, 2019

Brandon Gatke, MS ’08 and Dale Goodno, MS '98 are two Ducks in chief information officer positions. Watch as they discuss their experiences and reflect on leadership, teamwork, integrity, and career advancement.

C-Suite Breakfast featuring CEOs/Presidents

January 8, 2019

Watch this inaugural UO C-Suite Breakfast, where we spotlight, Stuart Allen, BS ’85, and Bob Peterson, BS ’74, engage in active and insightful conversation about leadership, community, and career advancement.

Duck Insider: Unconventional Routes for Career Success

June 12, 2017

A career path rarely follows a straight line – a successful career path follows your passions through unconventional twists and turns. Watch this webinar to learn how Boaz Hillebrand, BA '09 and Gloria Kim, BA '10 let their unique interests, "ah-ha" moments, and personality guide them to careers they now love.

Duck Insider: Careers for the Social Good

December 1, 2016

Three Duck Insiders share their career journeys and the passions that led them to where they are today ... Though their careers differ and the work they do impacts different parts of the world, they have a shared authenticity and inspiring insight for anyone interested in social impact work.

Personal Finance: 101

September 27, 2016

As part of the Career Success series, Personal Finance: 101, discusses the basics of money management, debt repayment, and financial goals. A special thanks to Oregon Community Credit Union for sponsoring this presentation!

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.