Develop your Skills

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

Write strong resumes, cover letters, and personal statements.

  • Start by reviewing these Skill Sheets and samples:
  • 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.

Interview skills

  • 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

Grow knowledge, skillsets, and abilities specific to your career field.

  • 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?

Head to the Launch Your Career page