Research positions and employers through online platforms, career fairs, and personal networks.
Online platforms:
- 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.
Career fairs and networking:
- 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.).
- Attend the Grad School Prep workshop.
- Select the appointment type “Graduate School Applications and Prep” on Handshake.
- Explore the resources available from the Graduate School’s Career Services Office.
- Explore Grad School/GRE resources.
Navigate the job application process, and ultimately consider and negotiate job offers.
Search and apply for jobs using the methods above.
- 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.
Consider and negotiate job offers.
- 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.