Take Our Quiz | What’s Your Workplace Communication Style?

Even when we’re speaking the same language, we all communicate a little differently. Some people offer short, straightforward responses or explanations while others might add a ton of detail.

Knowing your own communication style—and learning to adapt to different styles—can …

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Fall 2023 Semester Faculty Welcome

Greetings Faculty Partners,

As we all embark on this new semester, I wanted to wish you a smooth and productive start to the fall. 

We have continued to develop our website over the past year, which offers personalized content, resources, …

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Connecting students with quality internships in the Lehigh Valley

Gateway Career Center, Meyner Center for the Study of State and Local Government, and Landis Center for Community Engagement connect students with meaningful internships at 20+ Lehigh Valley organizations

By Kelly Huth, Lafayette College Communications

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How to Find Organizations Committed to DEI Values

Most social-impact organizations today express a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

The National Council of Nonprofits encourages organizations to not only articulate their values, but to be guided by them and to integrate them into their daily operations. …

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5 Tips for Turning Your Internship into a Full-Time Job

Below are five tips that will help you prove that you’re proactive, enthusiastic, skilled, and collegial—which will maximize your chances of securing a full-time offer at the end of your internship.

1. Build strong relationships

Whether it’s your supervisor, coworker, …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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How to get your first job if employers all require experience

In today’s competitive job market, education alone is often not enough to secure employment in your chosen field. Prospective employers are looking for well-rounded individuals who can hit the ground running. For this reason, having at least one career-related job …

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The Ultimate Guide to Body Language during a Job Interview: Part II

Body language is incredibly important during a job interview. In fact, it’s perhaps even more important than your tone of voice and your choice of words. The reason for this is your inflection and vocabulary can be practiced and memorized …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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Networking Effectively During an Internship

A great internship is full of potential for your career. For starters, an internship can provide a direct path to full-time employment, but this isn’t necessarily a guarantee. Something you can always control is the way in which you interact …

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The Ultimate Guide to Body Language during a Job Interview: Part I

Whether you’re a seasoned pro when it comes to interviewing, or you’re about to embark on your very first job interview experience, learning how to interpret body language can be extremely helpful. In this two-part series we’ll be talking all …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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5 Common Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Your First Job

Applying for your first job can be intimidating. Luckily, there’s a way to significantly improve your chances of getting hired: including a cover letter in your application whether it’s required or not. Doing so shows a level of professionalism that …

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We help applicants, students, job-seekers and professionals like you find the right career path using the power of firsthand experiences.
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