By Maddie Pedone ’26
Every fall and spring semester, Gateway Career Center hosts a Career Fair for all students at Lafayette. Representatives from a variety of organizations and companies attend the fair to promote their industry and recruit students for open positions. Before each event, Gateway has a variety of resources available for students, including a Career Closet, professional photo studio, and tips to formulate an elevator pitch. During a Career Fair, it is important to be prepared with an elevator pitch to present who you are to different organization representatives.
View these tips to help you prepare to ace the Spring 2026 Career Fair (4:30-7:30 p.m. Wed., March 4 • Farinon Student Center, Marlo Room • MORE • REGISTER
Review Gateway Career Center’s list of questions to consider to help you construct your best elevator pitch and quick personal introduction.
Along with developing a personal pitch to share with employers, a professional headshot and outfit are also important components for the Career Fair. Gateway offers a photo studio for students if they need a new professional headshot for an online profile, such as LinkedIn, Handshake, and GatewayLink. The photo studio is accessible by appointment 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Gateway also has a Career Closet where students can find a professional outfit for the Career Fair or other professional event, at no cost.
The team at Gateway wants to help you succeed. Make an appointment with your Gateway Career counselor and visit Gateway and Go for various resources such as resume prep, elevator pitch practice, and to discuss opportunities. Learn how to make an appointment with your counselor or view the Gateway and Go schedule.