Full-Time Hiring: Fuqua Talent, On Demand
Hire Full-Time Fuqua Talent - Exactly When You Need It.
Whether you're growing fast or navigating shifting priorities, just-in-time recruiting connects you with exceptional Fuqua talent—motivated, high-performing professionals ready to contribute from day one.
With strong business expertise, diverse perspectives, and a collaborative mindset, our graduates deliver fresh ideas, strategic insight, and real results to your organization. Backed by a streamlined, efficient process and dedicated support at every step, just-in-time recruiting is an efficient and effective way to bring top talent on board—exactly when you need it.
Full-Time Hiring: A Quick-Start Guide
Whether you're hiring now or planning ahead, discover top Fuqua graduates from our MBA and business master’s programs. With diverse backgrounds and career levels, you'll find the perfect fit for your hiring needs.
Available Now:
- Fuqua Alumni
- With over 28,000 accomplished alumni worldwide, Fuqua offers employers access to an expansive, high-impact talent pool spanning industries, functions, regions, and programs.
- Many of Fuqua's Working Professional Students
- Master of Science in Quantitative Management: Business Analytics Program
- Master of Science in Quantitative Management: Health Analytics Program
- Weekend Executive MBA Program
Available After Graduation (May 9-10, 2025):
- Daytime/Accelerated MBA Program
- Master of Management Study (MMS): Foundations of Business Program
- Master of Quantitative Management (MQM): Business Analytics
Define your role requirements, skill sets, and ideal candidate profile to attract the right fit to your team.
- Craft a clear, compelling job description that outlines the role, key responsibilities, and expectations—along with the qualifications, skills, and experience you're seeking. A well-prepared posting helps attract the right candidates and sets the stage for a successful hire.
- Highlight your organization’s mission and culture to help candidates connect with your values and vision.
- Showcase opportunities for growth—such as skill-building, mentorship, and professional networking—to demonstrate your commitment to employee development and engagement.
- Clearly outline compensation details. Salary expectations can vary by industry, role, and location, so conducting market benchmarking is key to ensuring your offer is competitive and aligned with candidate expectations.
- Refer to Fuqua’s Employment Report for insight into market compensation data.
- Connect with the Career Management Center’s industry account teams for valuable trends and perspectives in the marketplace.
- Here are sample full-time job posts for reference: Associate (Energy), Associate Brand Manager (Consumer Packaged Goods), Business Analyst (Consulting), Director of Operations (Healthcare), Finance Rotational Program (Insurance), M&A Associate – Consumer (Investment Banking), MBA Commercial Strategy Analyst (Transportation), Product Marketing Manager (Technology), Senior Impact Associate (Social Impact – Impact Investing), and Senior Manager, Product Portfolio & Business Strategy (Retail).
Share your job opportunity through Fuqua’s easy-to-use platform, CareerBridge—at no cost. You can customize your posting by selecting target student groups, outlining application requirements, and setting your preferred deadlines and submission methods to best match your hiring needs.
- Streamline the application process to be simple and user-friendly, clearly outlining steps such as submitting a resume, cover letter, and the application deadline. Share the anticipated timing for interview(s) and candidate selection decision.
- Internship application deadlines vary widely with organization needs, with some starting as early as November or December but continuing throughout the spring semester. Fuqua’s Career Management Center’s industry account teams will work with you to accommodate your needs.
- Review our “Post a Job” resource drop-down for easy, step-by-step instructions or view CareerBridge's Instructional Video #3, "Post a Job".
- Maximize your recruitment efforts with the 'Search Candidate Resumes' feature in CareerBridge to search current students' resumes to help identify the best candidates for your hiring needs. Access is free, and resumes can be filtered and downloaded into a PDF format .
- Discover Fuqua’s robust MBA and other business master's programs tailored to an array of student backgrounds and career levels. Broaden your organization’s pool of potential candidates by identifying student profiles that best align with your hiring needs.
- Many of Fuqua's recruiting organizations use the Search Candidate tool to proactively reach out to candidates who might be a good fit for the open role.
- Access the 'Search Candidates' resource drop-down for comprehensive, easy-to-follow steps or view CareerBridge's Instructional Video #4, "Use Candidate Search" to get you started today!
Connect with Fuqua's Career Management Center, to discuss your hiring needs, timelines, and how we can best support your recruitment goals.
- Consider engaging with candidates by hosting information sessions, office hours, and/or participating in a career fair. These efforts help foster valuable connections and increase visibility for your organization among potential candidates. For more information on Fuqua's campus & virtual recruiting options, click here.
- While some recruiting aligns with the academic calendar, our dedicated Account Managers are always ready to collaborate with you to facilitate any recruiting efforts outside of this timeframe. We’re here to ensure flexibility and meet your hiring needs year-round.
- Employers can partner with Clubs and tap into the unique talents and perspectives cultivated within these clubs. Explore student engagement opportunities by contacting your industry account teams, who can offer guidance and facilitate introductions.
Employers can choose to host on-campus, off-campus, or virtual interviews. Interviews conducted on-campus allow employers and candidates to establish an authentic and personal connection, evaluating technical proficiency and cultural alignment within your organization. Virtual interviews allow enhanced accessibility, efficiency, and scheduling flexibility, and may optimize your team’s time and resources. Whether opting for on-campus, off-campus, or virtual interviews, your industry Account Manager will help facilitate the process seamlessly:
- Industry Account Managers will work with you to schedule an interview date. Interviews are tailored to the employer’s schedule preferences and are scheduled through Fuqua's CareerBridge.
- Campus interviews are conducted at Duke's Fuqua School of Business in specially designated interview rooms of the Career Management Center. Consider the academic calendar of potential candidates. Plan to schedule interviews well in advance. For more information, see Fuqua's Recruiting Calendar & Guidelines and Interview Timeline.
- Refer to “Helpful Hints & Best Practices: Interviews” drop-down for sample interview templates.
- Access the 'Host Interviews' resource drop-down for comprehensive, easy-to-follow steps and view CareerBridge's Instructional Video #5 drop-down, "Host Interviews", when you are ready to submit interview requests into the recruiting platform.
Select your top candidate and confidently extend an offer, knowing the value they will bring to your organization.
- Refer to Fuqua's Employment Reports for insight into market compensation data. Salary expectations can vary by industry, role, and location, so conducting market benchmarking is key to ensuring your offer is competitive and aligned with candidate expectations.
- Present a clear, written offer that includes the job title, role responsibilities, the financial package, benefits (i.e., health insurance, retirement plans), perks that come with the full-time role, and start date.
To ensure a seamless transition into their full-time role, follow these key steps:
- Once the offer is accepted, confirm the start date for their full-time position and any onboarding steps that need to occur.
- Maintain engagement during the transition period to full-time employee. Provide regular updates on any changes in the company, team structure, or policies before their full-time start date.
- Click here to access Fuqua's comprehensive recruiting principles and job offer guidelines for the 2024-2025 academic year.
As your trusted partner in securing top business talent, we’re committed to working closely with you to tailor your recruiting experience and build meaningful connections with our students. Our team at Fuqua’s Career Management Center is here to provide ongoing support and guidance to ensure a seamless experience and lasting success. If you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’re here to help every step of the way.
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