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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Investment Banking Interview Prep (2026 Guide)

Breaking into investment banking is brutal. The interview process rewards obsessive preparation, and most candidates underestimate what “prepared” actually means.

Verified: This guide covers every stage from recruiter screens to Superday, drawing from real interview reports at Goldman Sachs, …

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How to Answer “Why JP Morgan?” Interview Question (2026 Guide)

The “Why JP Morgan?” interview question is guaranteed to come up.

It appears on HireVue screens, in first-round interviews, and during Superdays. Interviewers have heard hundreds of answers to it, most of them forgettable. Here’s how to give one …

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Data Analyst Case Study Interview (2026 Guide)

Major tech companies like Shopify, Capital One, Uber, and Dropbox use take-home case studies to evaluate data analyst candidates.

If you’ve made it to this stage, you’re close to an offer. But this round often separates good candidates from great …

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