IM,
Oh, I've already answered it all at some point over the past four years! No worries.
Do email Pat. I'll talk to her on Monday to push your case.
Career Services (if you've yet to check it out:
Career Services) has always been extremely supportive of students interested in internships, job placement, or grad school admissions. I personally didn't take advantage of too many of their services -- I was set on applying to grad schools in psychology, and I took it upon myself to independently gather information and push through the process.
Many of my friends, however, have really taken advantage of all the career fairs, alumni dinner panels, internship opportunities, resume workshops, mock interviews, online job vault, and more. Their services truly are too many to list, and the people who work there are really passionate about preparing students for life after Lafayette.
I wouldn't say Career Services has changed its approach much in the current economic crisis. If anything, more students are starting to use their services, and sooner rather than later. Career Services also seems to be reaching out more to the student body this year, if only to remind us of their presence.
Lafayette's alumni network has always been a HUGE asset to the school. They are always looking to hire Lafayette grads because they know and respect the quality of education they received way back when. I do know for a fact that even more alums are hosting internships and actively recruiting on campus because they are aware of the importance of their involvement.
- Justin
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