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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Alumni Spotlight: Samantha Jordan ’13

Pronouns: She/Her

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, International Economics; Minor in French
Graduate Degree: Masters in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Location: Woodbridge, VA

Title: Foreign Service Officer
Employer: U.S. Department of State

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Alumni Spotlight: Carolyn Fast ’10

Pronouns: She/Her

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, English with a Theatre Concentration; Minor in Philosophy

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Title: AEA Stage Manager
Employer: Various theaters around the country

Describe what your employer/organization does: I work at regional theatres …

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Alumni Spotlight: Matt Pagano ’09

Pronouns: He/Him

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Science, Psychology; Minor in French

Graduate Degree: Masters of Science, Psychology, Villanova University

Location: Branchburg, NJ

Title: Market Research Director
Employer: buzzback

Describe what your employer/organization does: buzzback is a full-service provider …

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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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Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Chun ’12

Pronouns: He/Him

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, Government & Law; Minor in Environmental Science

Graduate Degree: Currently pursuing a Master of Business and Science degree in Urban Environmental Analysis at Rutgers University

Location: Lambertville, NJ

Title: Senior Project …

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Alumni Spotlight: Chris LaTempa ’10

Pronouns: He/Him

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, American Studies (Social Justice concentration)

Graduate Degree: Master’s of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) from the University of Pennsylvania’s School Leadership Program (Independent School Track)

Location: Drexel Hill, PA

Title: Director of …

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Alumni Spotlight: Marissa Crespo ’20

Pronouns: She/Her

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Policy Studies (double major) with a Certificate in Financial Policy and Analysis

Location: New York, NY

Title: Assistant Vice President, Securities Services
Employer: Citigroup

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Alumni Spotlight: Cat (Leschin) Kyrillos ’19

Pronouns: She/Her

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, Biology and Women’s and Gender Studies (double major)

Location: Raleigh, NC

Title: Direct-to-Patient Marketing Manager
Employer: ViiV Healthcare/GSK

Describe what your employer/organization does: ViiV Healthcare is a pharmaceutical company that is …

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Alumni Spotlight: Rob Lo Giudice ’13

Pronouns: He/Him

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, English
Minor: Anthropology & Sociology
Graduate/Professional School Degrees:
Juris Doctor, New York Law School (2016)
Master of Law, International Sports Law; Master of Science, Sports Management, Columbia University (2018)

Location: Holmdel, …

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Alumni Spotlight: Ha Vu ’17

Pronouns: She/Her

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, Computer Science and Anthropology & Sociology
Minor: Film & Media Studies
Were you an international student during your time at Lafayette? Yes

Location: New York, NY

Title: Senior Software Engineer
Employer:

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Alumni Spotlight: Allie Shumeyko ’14

Pronouns: She/Her

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Arts, Film & Media Studies and English (Writing Focus)
Minor: Women’s & Gender Studies

Location: New York, NY

Title: Director of Content Production
Employer: Lippe Taylor Group

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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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“Why Am I Not Getting Interviews?” Here’s What Might Be Going Wrong

You’ve been applying for jobs, tweaking your resume, and maybe even writing cover letters (some might argue they’re not relevant anymore—but why not stand out with a stellar one, right?). And yet, you’re not getting any interviews. It’s frustrating, especially …

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10 Small Wins to Celebrate During Your Job Search

Job searching is a marathon, not a sprint, and it’s easy to feel discouraged when you don’t see immediate results. But waiting for that one big job offer before allowing yourself to celebrate small wins and be happy with your …

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Job market for 2025 grads expected to be massively better | ep23

On this week’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts talk about the job market for college and university students who are graduating in 2025. They are, as they say on Wall Street, bullish. Put more in …

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Interviewing in Tech? All the Tips You Need to Land That Job

Interviewing in tech often involves multiple steps—phone or email screenings, technical assessments, coding challenges, and several rounds of interviews. With tech companies eager to find the right candidates, the process can feel intense and competitive. While they want to see …

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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

Title:

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6 AI Skills to Add to Your Resume and Show You’re Ready for the Future

It’s already happening: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries left and right. To stay ahead, you need to not only keep up with these changes but also showcase the right AI skills on your resume.

Whether you’re just starting out …

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Morgan Stanley Hirevue Questions (and How to Answer Them)

Morgan Stanley is one of the leading investment banks globally, alongside Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan. Morgan Stanley’s HireVue interviews are a vital part of their hiring selection process to review a candidate’s technical knowledge, behavioral competencies, and cultural fit …

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The Top 10 Investment Banks – By Size & Tier (2025)

The Different Kinds of Investment Banks

All investment banks provide a wide range of financial services, many of which are overlapping. However, they can be broadly categorized into one of three types based on their specific roles and services: bulge …

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Use volunteer opportunities to get the experience you need to secure a paid internship or entry-level job | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep20

On today’s episode of the From Dorms to Desks Podcast, our cohosts discuss how volunteering doesn’t pay the bills, but volunteering can lead to well-paying jobs that do pay the bills. Are you struggling to get hired even for an …

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