Career Conference Team:
William Wright-Swadel
George Dorfman ’85, MA’01
Holly Duke
Kim Hanauer ‘02
Meg Wilson
Beth Higgins ‘07
Dana Oppermann ‘11
Anthony Sanderson ‘11

General Inquiries:
networking@daa.duke.edu

Student Frequently Asked Questions

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 31st?
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?

• 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?

• Registration begins on Monday, December 29, 2008.  Please register as soon as you know you can commit to attending.

Can I go directly to the session that I’m signed up for on the 31st?

• No.  We need you to sign in and find your room location in advance of going to your first session. Check in and on-site registration will be available in the Bryan Center from 12 PM to 3PM on Saturday, January 31. Please check in a minimum of half an hour prior to the first session/event you wish to attend.

How do I add to, change, or cancel my registration?

• Your confirmation e-mail will give you an opportunity to change, cancel, or add to your registration at any time. Please keep this confirmation email and the link to your registration form! If you lose the link to your registration, please contact careerconference@studentaffairs.duke.edu and tell us your change in plans.

Do I have to pay for the Fannie Mitchell Career Conference?

• No. The conference itself is free.  The Wine Tasting & Etiquette dinner, which takes place prior to the conference and is reserved for seniors, costs $25.00.

• 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?

• 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
• Beth Higgins ‘07
• Dana Oppermann ‘11
• Anthony Sanderson ‘11

For more information about Fannie Mitchell Career Conference, send an e-mail to careerconference@studentaffairs.duke.edu.