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Spring 2021 Gateway Career Center Resources!
The Gateway Career Center is FULLY operational and ready to provide our services to you virtually while the COVID-19 plan for the college is in place.
Gateway Career Counseling:
All Gateway Career Center counseling appointments will be conducted by phone or virtually through Zoom or Google Meets. Please call the office at (610)-330-5115 and we will be happy to assist you with setting up an appointment.
Gateway Career Programming:
All Gateway Career Center programs will be conducted virtually during the spring semester. Regardless of where you are located, be sure to take advantage of available opportunities. Also, be sure to watch your email on Sundays for the Gateway Weekly e-newsletter for dates and up-coming programs.
Employer Events:
All employer events will be conducted virtually this semester. This includes Employer Information Sessions, Mock Interviews, and Internship/Job interviews. Please check Handshake regularly for all available opportunities.
If you have any questions, please call the Gateway Career Center main office number at (610)-330-5115 during business hours (M-F—8:45am-5:00pmEST) and we will assist you with your needs. You may also email us at careers@lafayette.edu
We remain committed to providing excellent services and resources while maintaining the health and safety of our students, staff and the entire Lafayette community!
We will continue to provide updates to this page as they are warranted.
We want to help you navigate your way through your four years at Lafayette-and beyond.
Our experienced team is ready to provide one-on-one assistance to help you explore your interests, gain professional experience, and guide you as you make decisions that define your future.
Gateway
Thinking about the future is exciting, but it can also feel daunting and confusing. We are here to help. Gateway is a four-year personalized career-preparation program that begins your first year at Lafayette. Whether you have a clear plan for your future or not, we can help you explore your interests, identify your talents, and help you achieve your goals.
Handshake: Search and Apply for Opportunities
Handshake is a robust career management system where you can search for full-time positions, internships, off-campus research opportunities, and on-campus jobs. In addition, Handshake is Lafayette students’ go-to hub for employer and Career Center events, employer information, and curated career resources. The Handshake system can also be used to submit a request for an appointment with your Gateway Counselor.
Access Handshake from the “Get Career Support” block of your my.lafayette.edu portal.
We want to give you the tools you need to help you take that next step-whether that's an externship, internship, full-time job, or graduate school. Learn how to craft resumes, cover letters, and online profiles and build your interviewing and networking skills.