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General Support Services
Our department uses a strength-based advising and counseling approach when working with students. We listen to concerns, identify your strengths and challenges and work towards positive solutions. We like to take a proactive (rather than reactive) approach to situations, both academic and personal. We prefer to see students when their concerns first arise and work on solutions before a crisis occurs or things are “too far gone” to make an impact in the semester. We work with various campus partners and assist students with referrals as needed.
Typical issues that students talk to us about
· Concerns with classes/grades
· Time management (fitting everything in and developing a balanced schedule for school and social)
· Study and learning strategies
· Learning disabilities (whether already diagnosed or suspected)
· Relationship issues (roommates, friendships, romantic and parental)
· Depression and anxiety
· Drug and alcohol issues
· Homesickness
· Sexual and gender orientation issues
· Connecting and making friends on campus
· Lifestyle concerns (sleeping, eating, developing routines, etc.)
· Health issues (personal and/or family)
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Falk College Career Services
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.
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
Self-Help Resources
Handshake: Handshake is Syracuse University’s career development tool: you can Make appointments for Career Services support, look for jobs and internships, register for career events, and update your profile with career-related information to stand out to recruiters
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
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
Get Google directions
Phone: (315) 443-3144
Fax: (315) 443-2562
Email: falkcareers@syr.edu
Get more help
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:
Events
General Campus Events
Syracuse University offers a vibrant array of campus events that support our students’ academic, intellectual and personal development.
The Calendar offers registered student groups, the Syracuse University community and outside programs co-sponsored by the university the opportunity to submit their events. Submissions are reviewed and published as quickly as possible. Syracuse University reserves the right to decline submission of any event as it sees fit.
Any user with a university NetID can suggest an event for inclusion in the events calendar through the “Submit an event” link. For assistance or more information, contact the calendar coordinator at calendar@syr.edu.
Career Events on Handshake
The Syracuse University Handshake platform regularly offers current students career related events. Login to Handshake for specific event dates, times and locations for these events. Additional events and opportunities can also be found on Handshake by searching “Falk” in the events tab!
For resume and cover letter review, building effective LinkedIn profiles, and help with digital networking, make appointments with us on Handshake or contact us at falkcareers@syr.edu; let us know the best medium for that appointment (email, phone, blackboard collaborate, etc.)
Falk in D.C. - Yearly Career Exploration Trip
Every October, Falk College Career Services leads 20 Falk students on a three-day career exploration trip to visit 8-10 employers and organizations in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD.
Students, visit Handshake to see details about this year’s trip and apply:
Learn more and apply on Handshake
If you are a D.C. area alumni and employer, email us at falkcareers@syr.edu if you’d like to connect with Falk students on an upcoming trip.
Trip Goals
Along with Career Services staff, students will:
Explore 8-10 different organizations connected to Falk majors, including:
Exercise Science
Food Studies
Human Development and Family Science
Nutrition and Dietetics
Public Health
Social Work
Sport for Good
Learn the day-to-day nature of various positions, from international policy to direct local service.
Meet alumni in various fields of interest and hear what experiences best prepared them to get where they are.
The Alumni Speaker Series
The Falk Alumni Speaker Series brings past graduates back to campus to discuss current trends of interest to Falk students, their contributions to the field, and the career path that led to their current role. It is also an opportunity for alumni to build connections with current Falk students, faculty, and staff, and grow a community of Falk-connected professionals working to improve communities, from the local to international level, through health, education, sport, and wellness initiatives.
Check the Falk College Calendar for Alumni Events
If you are a Falk College alum and are interested in speaking to students, email us at falkcareers@syr.edu.