Spring 2026 Gateway Career Center Calendar

Welcome back, ‘Pards! We’re excited to share with you our Spring 2026 student calendar, which you can access here. This calendar is updated weekly so be sure to check back regularly for newly added alumni, employer, and other career programming. …

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Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Congratulations to all members of the Class of 2025! You have many accomplishments to be proud of, and we are sending you wishes for a wonderful commencement celebration!

Please remember that the Gateway Career Center is here to support you …

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Elevate Your Professional Presence with Our Career Closet and LinkedIn-Ready Headshots!

As college students, we understand the importance of making a strong first impression in the professional world. Whether you’re attending career fairs, networking events, or preparing your LinkedIn profile, presenting yourself with confidence and professionalism is essential. The Gateway Career …

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Welcome to Career Resource Central!

Welcome! Here you will find a centralized collection of all resources, opportunities, and events that Gateway provides. Take your first step by signing up for personalized communications related to your career interests, personal identities and affinities, and career planning needs.

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What is a Career Interest Community?

Career Interest communities, available from the “Explore Career Interests” menu of the site, allow you to connect with career field-specific alumni, information, and resources to explore your professional interests and connect to meaningful opportunities. We encourage you to follow any of …

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How to negotiate your salary and other compensation like a pro | From Dorms to Desks | ep79

Stop leaving thousands on the table! Recruiters expect you to negotiate your total compensation, one some of which is your salary or wages. Learn the insider secrets now. 

On this episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, we expose …

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How to analyze charts in your consulting interview

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How to analyze charts in your consulting interview
Master chart interpretation for consulting interviews with benchmarking, frameworks, expert videos, and targeted practice drills

James Dunbar, General Manager at RocketBlocksPublished: February 25, 2026

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Show, don’t just tell: Building a digital portfolio for non-creative roles

In today’s competitive job market, a static document often isn’t enough to capture the full scope of your potential. While a resume or CV acts as a high-level summary of your history—listing where you worked and what your responsibilities were—a

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Alumni Spotlight: Kelly Piazza ’13

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, Government & Law and International Affairs; Mathematics minor
Graduate Degree: Ph.D., Political Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Location: Denver, CO

Title: Political Scientist
Employer: RAND Corporation

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Beyond the entry-level tag: How to spot growth-focused roles in 2026

Entry-level job postings often promise growth, but distinguishing genuine development opportunities from dead-end roles requires a strategic approach. This guide provides fourteen concrete tactics to evaluate whether a position will actually advance your career in 2026, drawing on insights from …

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Love your resume: 5 heart-stopping formatting mistakes to fix this February

February is often dedicated to matters of the heart, but at College Recruiter, we think it is the perfect time to show some love to the most important document in your professional life. Your resume is the first impression you …

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Here’s how to make your internships stand out on your resume

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com 

When you crush your internships in college, in addition to gaining important skills and experiences, you’re simultaneously creating content for a potentially valuable resume. In turn, your resume can help open the …

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12 common mistakes students make when applying for internships (and how to avoid them)

Hey there, future go-getters! It’s Anita Jobb here from College Recruiter.

Grab a coffee—or a heavily caffeinated energy drink, I know how finals week gets—and let’s have a real talk.

It’s internship season. I can practically feel the collective anxiety …

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Alumni Spotlight: Sarah Fugett ’09

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, English; Minor in French
Graduate Degree: Master of Arts, Environmental Law, Vermont Law School; Master of Arts, Global Communication and Civil Society, American University of Paris

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Title: Vice …

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Job scams on trusted job boards like LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, and Indeed | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep74

Job scams are sophisticated and rising 19%, costing Americans $300M. Learn to spot fakes on LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, Indeed, and other trust job search sites. The current labor market, marked by high long-term unemployment and intense competition, is exploited by increasingly …

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