Employers Eager to 'Hire Orange' During Career Week Sept. 26-30
In a momentous in-person return, schools, colleges and unit career teams in partnership with 性视界 University Career Services will host Career Week Sept. 26-30, 2022. All students, regardless of class year and major, are welcome and encouraged to connect with more than 200 employers by participating in a variety of events. Attending employers are eager to 鈥渉ire orange鈥 for internship and post-graduation positions鈥攕ome even hosting on campus interviews.
鈥淥ver the past few years, professional landscapes have experienced historical changes,鈥 says , director of Career Services, assessment and student success. 鈥淥verarchingly cultivating a trajectory of success, our proactive responses have strengthened events and resources to further establish professional development for all students, 聽especially encouraging our first year students to participate.鈥
What events are available and how can students register?
For each event, it is important for students to register on Handshake and prepare before attending. Additional support is available on the .
- Wednesday, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.: Data and Technology Fair
- Explore complete offerings under and
How can students prepare?
Information is also available on the .
- Attend and events before and during Career Week.
- Review resumes with career advisors and the , a free 24-hour service.
- Proactively organize a list of interesting employers and then research them.
- From attire, bringing extra resumes, LinkedIn accounts, polishing an introductory 鈥減itch鈥 and more, plan with career advisors on how to best make a professional impression.
What if students are unsure about attending?
No strangers to the feelings of uncertainty surrounding networking and planning for employment, Career Services interns share words of encouragement and welcome to all students during Career Week and beyond.
鈥淭he more you start exposing yourself, the more prepared and less nervous you will feel. Attending events periodically makes preparing yourself for the future easier, 鈥
says Anna Salewycz 鈥25.
鈥淚 think students think that they should only attend events that are concentrated on a specific major or company. It鈥檚 important to pursue building connections in different industries and learning about new careers across many events,鈥 says Marie-Elise Ambroise 鈥24.
鈥淭here is no harm in attending events, it will only help with future career aspirations. Events may seem like high-pressure situations but they can be used as聽 great learning opportunities for professional development,鈥 says Ellie Brill 鈥23.
鈥淚 wish the campus community knew about the connections events can give you and that there is so much advice provided on any part of the employment process,鈥 says Victoria LaFarge 鈥25.
For questions or to request accommodations, contact at careers@syr.edu or聽 315.443.3616.
