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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Alumni Spotlight: Campbell Weyland ’17

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Graduate Degree: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at University of Louisville

Location: Charlotte, NC

Title: Manager, Corporate Sustainability
Employer: Lowe’s Companies, Inc.

Describe what your employer/organization does: Lowe’s Companies, …

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Alumni Spotlight: JJ Houldin ’12

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, English and American Studies (double major)
Graduate Degree: Masters of Business Administration (MBA) at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Title: Principal
Employer: Acertitude

Describe what your employer/organization does: Acertitude …

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Alumni Spotlight: Edoukou Aka-Ezoua ’17

Pronouns: She/Her

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, Psychology & Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Graduate Degree: Masters in Social Work, Concentration in: Communities, Organization, and Social Action, University of Pittsburgh, School of Scocial Work

Location: Wilmington, DE

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Spring 2025 Gateway Career Center Calendar

Welcome back, ‘Pards! We’re excited to share with you our Spring 2025 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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What’s next for the Class of 2024?

Lafayette grads share where they’re headed, and the mentors, resources, and experiences that inspired their future paths.

By: Hasnat Aslam ’27, Bryan Hay, Kelly Huth, Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis, and Brittany Martin

Access the full article here: https://news.lafayette.edu/2024/05/14/whats-next-for-the-class-of-2024/

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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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Your ADA Rights: Requesting Remote Work for Mental Health Amid RTO Policies

The increasing enforcement of return-to-office (RTO) policies is creating challenging work environments for many, particularly employees managing mental health conditions. Thankfully, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides protections and avenues to request reasonable accommodations—including remote work—to ensure you can …

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What are employers really asking when they ask you about your weaknesses?

There are several common questions that you can expect anytime you are invited to interview for a job. One of the most daunting is, “What is your weakness?”

How do you answer this one? You probably don’t want to point …

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A New Grad’s Guide to Salary Negotiation: Maximize Your First Job Offer

Getting that first ‘real’ job after graduating can feel like a huge step for a new graduate and the transition from school to the workforce is a big adjustment.  Just thinking about pay and negotiating salary through this process can …

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5 Tips for a Successful Summer Internship Experience

An internship is a great way to expand your knowledge and apply what you’ve learned during your studies. It’s also a great way to gain real-world experience, boost your resume, and strengthen your skill set. Below, you’ll find advice on …

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30 Jobs That Don’t Require Talking to People (Just a Little Here and There)

Not everyone wants to spend their day chatting with coworkers, leading meetings, or answering customer questions. And that’s completely fine. Some people just work better when they’re left alone—focused, uninterrupted, and free from small talk or constant collaboration.

If that …

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The ‘Hour-a-Day’ Job Hunt Routine That Works

Job searching can easily feel like a full-time job. Some days, you’re firing off applications in rapid bursts; other days, you barely send one. There are times you’ll spend hours glued to your screen, scrolling through job boards and LinkedIn, …

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How to Be Confident in an Interview When You Keep Getting Rejected

Job hunting can feel like a full-time job with none of the benefits. And when rejections start piling up, even the most qualified candidates can feel their confidence take a hit.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), …

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(Re)Introducing the Nonprofit Salary Explorer | Your Go-To Compensation Tool

Equity, negotiation, counter-offers, wage gaps, cost-of-living … the list goes on! Considering the breadth of topics and frequently asked questions that fall within the “salaries” category, it seems like it’s always a good time to discuss compensation. 

And here at …

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Pride Month – Key Career Resources

LGBTQ+ pride and support is of paramount importance year-round. In honor of Pride Month, the Gateway Career Center would like to highlight this collection of career-related resources that have been compiled for members of our LGBTQ+ community: https://gateway.lafayette.edu/channels/lgbtq/. Within the …

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Federal Job Interview Questions: What to Expect and How to Tackle Them

When it comes to federal job interviews, they’re a bit different from those in the private sector. The process can be long, detailed, and highly competitive, with many applicants vying for the same position. The stakes are high—after all, a

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