Career Services

All Falk College students—any year, any major—can benefit from Career Services opportunities! While it is never too late to get started, we encourage you to connect as early as possible to gain the greatest benefit from the office’s guidance, resources, and connections.

To schedule an appointment with Career Services, email falkcareers@syr.edu or call 315.443.3144. You can also schedule an appointment through Handshake.

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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Career Events

Career Help and Preparation

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:

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

Sign in to Handshake

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