Content Comparison

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• Join a club:  Student Organizations

• Volunteer: Office of Engagement Programs

• Internships: Apply for internships or other professional opportunities on Handshake

• Job Shadowing/Informational Interviews: Utilize your personal network or connect with Career Services to explore these opportunities

Need some help with all of this? Don’t forget that Falk Career Services is here to help! Just make an appointment

Launch your Career

Research positions and employers through online platforms, career fairs, and personal networks.

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• Handshake: Connect with employers that are already connected with Syracuse University and interested in hiring Syracuse alumni.

• LinkedIn: Network with alumni to learn about their position, company, or candidate expectations that are not available on job postings and websites.

  • All students can join the CuseConnect Group to engage with current students and alumni.

  • Falk seniors: Join the Falk College Alumni Group to network and receive updates on positions relevant to Falk majors.

• Search directly on company websites.

• Review major-specific resources, including lists of professional associations and helpful keywords.

• Use general employment search engines such as Indeed, Glassdoor, Simply Hired, etc.

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• Login to Handshake and look for upcoming Career Fairs or Networking Events, such as etiquette dinners and alumni receptions, to practice these skills.

• Select the appointment type “Career Fair/Networking Skills” on Handshake.

• For information about effective networking, review the Develop Your Skills page.

Consider continued education to meet career goals (M.A., Ph.D., CAS, Fellowship, etc.).

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• For information about resumes, cover letters, and interviewing, review the Develop Your Skills page.

• Select the appointment type “Job/Internship Search” on Handshake or “Resume/Cover Letter Review” for assistance with the application process.

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• Determine the cost of living in a given city.

• Assess and prioritize the personal and professional benefits of each job offer.

• Use resources like LinkedIn and Glassdoor to research regional salary information. 

• Use Big Interview has negotiation training and practice opportunities.

• Select the appointment type “Considering and Negotiating Job Offers” on Handshake.

Develop your Skills

What can you accomplish over the next weeks, months, or years to prepare for your future profession?

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• Start by reviewing these Skill Sheets and samples:

  • Resumes

  • Cover Letters

  • Personal Statements

  • Professional Emails 

• For help with writing style and grammar, set up an appointment with The Writing Center.

• For help with content and formatting, contact Falk Career Services to make an appointment.

Build skills for interviews and networking events.

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• All students can access their free account with Big Interview, using their Syracuse University email address, to access interview training videos, interview strategy resources, and interview practice questions.

• Sign up for a Workshop in Handshake.

• Select the appointment type “Interview Strategies and Prep or Mock/Practice Interview” on Handshake.

In-Person networking

• Look for upcoming Career Fairs or Networking Events, such as etiquette dinners and alumni receptions, to practice these skills.

• Select the appointment type “Career Fair/Networking Skills” on Handshake.

Online networking skills

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• Search the Syracuse University Course Catalog or speak to your academic advisor to find relevant electives.

• Begin using your experiences to gain career field specific skills and abilities.

  • Explore leadership positions or additional responsibilities within clubs and volunteer activities.

  • Seek additional internships and job shadowing opportunities on Handshake that will help you develop necessary skills.

Need some help with all of this? Don’t forget that Falk Career Services is here to support you! Just make an appointment.

Ready to start setting goals?

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