Alumni Spotlight: Jaimie Bandur ’15

Pronouns: She/Her

Lafayette Degree & Major(s): Bachelor of Science, Biology; Minor in Writing
Graduate Degree: Masters of Public Health, Epidemiology, Temple University

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Title: Infection Preventionist
Employer: Penn Medicine

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How to Write LinkedIn End of Internship Posts (Examples Included!)

The final day of your internship has arrived, and as you wrap up your tasks and say your goodbyes, you realize there’s one more thing to do—share your experience with the world. Posting about your internship on LinkedIn isn’t just …

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Professional Brand: What It Is and How to Build Yours

Building a professional brand can make all the difference in today’s competitive job market. It’s not just about having a polished resume or a strong LinkedIn profile—your brand is how you present yourself to the world, both online and …

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LGBT History Month – Key Career Resources

LGBTQ+ pride and support is of paramount importance year-round. In honor of LGBT History 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 …

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How to Write a Thank-you Letter to Your Boss (With Examples!)

Knowing how to write a proper thank-you letter to your boss is a strategic skill to have in your tool kit. Whether you’re showing appreciation because they’ve supported you during a tough project, offered a bonus, or given you a …

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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

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10 Words to Use in an Interview: Key Terms to Impress (and What to Avoid)

There’s a big difference between having great achievements in your CV, and knowing how to sell yourself in a job interview. Hiring processes have a distinct vocabulary—and that’s why knowing the best words to use in an interview is just …

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How to Answer “Describe Your Work Ethic” in an Interview (With Examples!)

You’re in a job interview, and they ask about your work experience, greatest strengths, and biggest weaknesses. You feel like you’ve nailed it. But then, one question catches you off guard: “How would you describe your work ethic?” Your mind …

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Should I Say I Have a Disability on a Job Application?

In recent years, many companies have become increasingly interested in reaching diversity goals but in practice not all of them are properly prepared to deal with diversity. This contradictory situation may leave you wondering, “Should I say I have a …

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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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