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Our Approach
Falk Careers empowers students to apply their service-oriented education in personally relevant and professionally expanding ways throughout their career journey.
To coach these lifelong skills, Falk Careers utilizes a developmental approach to help students Explore their interests, develop professional skills, and launch their careers.
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Available Services
Career/Interest exploration
Job search skills and strategy
Resume and cover letter consultation
Interview coaching
Networking assistance and events
Career fair readiness and support
Digital presence and branding (LinkedIn, social media, portfolios/websites)
Researching employers and preparing to negotiate
Employment soft skills and professional communication
Handshake
Handshake is Syracuse University’s career development tool. Through Handshake, you can:
Make appointments for Career Services support
Look for jobs and internships
Research employers
Register for career events
Update your profile with career-related information to stand out to recruiters
Sign in to Handshake
Self-Help Resources
Big Interview: Access free account using Syracuse University email address for interview training videos, interview strategy resources, and interview practice questions.
VMock: Sign In with your SU NetID and Password for automated resume review and custom Falk resume templates
LinkedIn Learning: Select from thousands of free courses on professional and technical skills to fill In gaps with your resume or applications
GoinGlobal: Employment and internship expert guides featuring localized advice for top global markets and US cities (must enter site through this Handshake link for free access)
Firsthand: Offers Industry Insights and mentor matching with interested Syracuse University alumni
The Writing Center: Seek help with writing style and grammar, set up an appointment with a consultant.
Falk Alumni LinkedIn Group: For seniors, grad students, and alumni; network and receive updates about job postings
CuseConnect Group: engage with current university-wide students and alumni
LinkedIn Alumni Tool: Network with alumni to learn about their position, company, or candidate expectations that are not available on job postings and websites
Clubs and volunteer activities: Join to expand skills and experience, and Identify new Interests
Major-specific resources: includes lists of professional associations and helpful job boards and keywords
Sample Career Prep Timeline: Get Ideas to stay on track for post-graduation employment
Resume and Cover Letter Tips: Get started with the basics, then bring your draft to a Falk Careers appointment or workshop
Graduate School’s Career Services Office: For current graduate students; seek help with positions in higher education and CVs
Career Resource Guidance
Explore your career interests, get tips on launching your career and develop your skills, view a career preparation timeline, get help with job/internship search and view guides for creating successful resumes and cover letters on the Falk College Career Services Career Help and Preparation page:
Explore your interests | Launch you Career | Develop your Skills | Career Preparation Timeline | Job/Internet Search | Guide to Resumes | Guide to Cover Letters
Make an Appointment
You can meet with a Career Advisor for any of the following Appointment Types:
Career Exploration: What can I do with a major in…?
Resume/Cover Letter Review
Interview Strategies & Prep
Mock Interview: One-on-one practice interview
Career Fair Prep/Networking Skills
Graduate School Applications & Prep
Job/Internship Search and Assessing Offers
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Select “General Career Advice”
Ready to meet with a Falk Career Advisor?
All one-on-one career appointments are made through Handshake, Syracuse University’s career development tool. You can log in to Handshake with your Syracuse University NetID and Password to:
Make appointments for Career Services support
Look for jobs and internships
Research employers
Register for career events
Update your profile with career-related information to stand out to recruiters
Our Offices
Falk College Career Services
330 Barclay Hall
Syracuse, NY 13244
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Phone: (315) 443-3144
Fax: (315) 443-2562
Email: falkcareers@syr.edu