Alumni Career Services

Schedule an appointment for an individual career coaching session to discuss:
:

• Job searching techniques, career exploration, career concerns or career transition
• Resume, Cover Letter, and Personal Statement Reviews
• Assessments– Personality, Strengths & Interests
• LinkedIn Profile
• And More!

Appointments are available in person, by phone or Skype, Zoom or email. Use the form below to submit your request or call 610-330-5115.  We’ll be in touch to get you scheduled!

Have a quick career question or need some advice?  Connect with our Career Coach on Call, Margie Cherry.
Career Coach on Call is available via Zoom. Join by clicking a link below:

Available hours (July):

July 6, 2020 –11:30am-12:30pm EST
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11:30-12:00: Click here to join
12:00-12:30: Click here to join

July 27, 2020 –11:30am-12:30pm EST
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Ongoing series of career and professional development tips:

Previously Aired Episodes:

Five ways to conquer cover letter confusion

5 Tips for What To Expect When You’re Expecting An Interview.

5 Ways to Love the Job You’re With in 5 Minutes.

Five Tips for Enhancing Your Virtual Presence in 5 Minutes.

Five LinkedIn Profile Front Page Tips in 5 minutes 

Five Quarantine Career-boosting Tips in 5 minutes 

Five Personal Branding Tips in 5 Minutes

Five Networking Tips in 5 Minutes

Five Resume Tips in 5 Minutes

Webinars (Pre-recorded and Upcoming)
Ongoing webinar series of career and professional development topics.

GATEWAYLINK: Lafayette alumni are your best resource for industry information and career advice. You’ll find them on our new networking platform.

GatewayLink. Register today to discover alumni to connect with and serve as a resource for students and fellow alumni.

Want to know more about GatewayLink? Hear from Alumni who are already engaged!

Looking for industry and career information? Here are a variety of resources, job boards, and relevant blogs by industry and career stage.

See in depth industry resources, resume samples, and job boards
In order to access this information, you will need your Lafayette NetID and password.  Please visit Help Services for Alumni for more information or if you do not know your NetID.
Visit Password.lafayette.edu to create or reset your password.  If you have additional questions or need assistance, contact Alumni Relations at 610-330-5040.

• Articles from our Lafayette College Career Services AlumNETWORK LinkedIn Group
  • How to Create the Perfect Elevator Pitch.  Here’s an intriguing approach to crafting your elevator pitch.
  • Need Job Search Help During Coronavirus? Use These Email Templates.
    It was hard enough to ask for help in a job search when the world was humming along smoothly, but now it may seem even tougher.
  • How to Talk to Your Boss If You’re Struggling to Do Work Right Now.
    So you’re lucky enough to still have a job, a job where you can work from home. Of course you’re grateful, when so many others are losing their livelihoods, or who risk their lives everyday “out there” as essential workers. But still, our work in the midst of this pandemic has brought a whole new level of stress to our work lives.
  • 10 Return to Work Tips for Relaunchers During The COVID-19 Health Crisis.
    Whether you are re-launching your career after a gap, considering a career transition, or are between jobs due to Covid-19, this article outlines concrete steps for moving forward with your search despite the job market being stagnant.
  • 94 Companies That Are Still Hiring During COVID-19.
    As a career counselor, the most frequent question I hear from clients these days is, “Should I even bother conducting a job search while the whole world has hit “pause”? ” When I answer with an emphatic “Yes!”

• The following is a list of industry and general career blogs to follow for up-to-the-minute trends and advice:
  • Harvard Business Review – Ideas and Advice for Leaders
    Find new ideas and classic advice on strategy, innovation and leadership for global leaders from the world’s best business and management experts.
  • The Muse
    Follow this career blog for great advice, new opportunities in a wide array of fields, and sneak peeks into some of the coolest new companies today. See their picks of top career blogs – Click Here
  • Idealist Careers
    Find, land, love, and grow your social-impact career. Idealist specializes in careers in the non-profit sector.
  • Forbes
    Forbes is a global media company, focusing on business, investing, technology, entrepreneurship, leadership, and lifestyle.
  • Fast Company | The Future of Business
    Fast Company is the world’s leading progressive business media brand, with a unique editorial focus on innovation in technology, leadership, and design.
  • My Lifestyle Careers   |   Next Avenue
    Nancy Collamer is a speaker, author, and leading expert in second-act careers and careers for seasoned professionals. Her blogs focus on careers for semi-retirement.