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What’s next for the Class of 2026?

“What’s next for the Class of 2026” is a series that features Lafayette grads—where they’re headed, and the mentors, resources, and experiences that inspired their future path

By: Kelly Huth and Maddie Pedone ’26 of Lafayette College Communications

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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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What to Put for “Desired Salary” on a Job Application

If the posting lists a pay range, enter a number or range inside it, toward the middle if you meet the requirements. If there’s no range, research typical pay for that role and city and enter a range whose bottom …

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Top 5 Tips on Breaking Into Consulting in 2026-2027 (From an Ex-Bain Interviewer)

Hi, I’m Sam A., a Leland coach and expert in the consulting application process. I led a school recruiting team for multiple cycles during my time at Bain & Co. and took part in dozens of interviews across multiple schools. …

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Four Ways to Leverage Networking on Campus

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com

In college, you’re juggling classes, upcoming exams, extracurricular activities, and figuring out post-graduation plans, but there’s an important piece of your undergraduate experience that shouldn’t be overlooked, and that’s networking.

Here’s the thing: …

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Alumni Spotlight: Lindsey Quigley ’20

Pronouns: She/Her

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Anthropology & Sociology minor

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Title: Manager, Political Engagement
Employer: Comcast

Describe what your employer/organization does: Comcast is a global media and technology company that reaches hundreds of …

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How Soon Should You Apply After a Job Is Posted?

Apply within the first two to four days after a job is posted, and sooner when you can. Speed only helps if the application is solid, though. A complete, well-matched application on day two beats a rushed one on day …

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How to Tailor Your Resume Without Starting From Scratch Every Time

By Keith Spencer, Career Expert with AI resume builder Resume Now

In today’s competitive job market, a one-size-fits-all resume is rarely the strongest approach for job applications. Employers typically spend just a few seconds initially scanning your resume, so it’s …

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How to Read a Salary Range in a Job Post (and What to Do With It)

A salary range in a job post is the employer’s good-faith estimate of what it expects to pay for the role. For entry-level jobs, plan on offers landing near the low end or middle of the range unless you bring …

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5 AI Prompts to Build a Target Company List for Your Job Search

A target company list is a focused set of 20 to 30 employers you actively pursue, instead of applying to everything you see. Use AI to define what you want, brainstorm industries and company types that hire your major, surface …

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4 Ways to Showcase Your College Experience on Your Resume

By Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster.com

As you settle into a routine this semester between your classes and activities, and get into job search mode by revising your resume, you may be wondering how you can fill the white …

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Unusual Interview Questions and How to Answer Them: Part II

Welcome back to our series on unusual interview questions. If you haven’t read part one yet, you can at the link. These questions are somewhat rare, and you may never encounter them in a real-world setting; however, they’re great for …

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