Screening interviews are a common first step in the hiring process. They’re designed to help recruiters and hiring managers identify qualified candidates early on, ensuring the right people make it to the next stages.
Undergraduates, we want to see you! Visit Career Services at 111 Waverly Ave., Suite 230 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. to meet with a peer Career Ambassador who can help you with your resume needs. …
By Christopher J. Maldonado
Christopher J. MaldonadoAssociate Director of Career Services
As we close out January, National Mentoring Month, we would like to introduce the enhanced and updated mentor search feature on Firsthand! With Syracuse University’s notable network of stellar alumni, Firsthand allows for students to explore different careers while expressing …
Think about the last time you nailed a project at work or solved a tricky problem. Chances are, you were using a mix of skills—some learned, some honed through experience. That’s your skill set in action.
There are questions that are asked every day, every week, every month, and every year. In the context of early career hiring, one of those is, “What is it that employers most want when they’re hiring students for internships or …
Unlimited paid time off (PTO) policies have gained traction in recent years as companies seek to offer employees more flexibility and autonomy over their work-life balance. At first glance, the idea of being able to take as much time off …
There’s a big difference between having great achievements in your CV, and knowing how to sell yourself in a job interview. Hiring processes have a distinct vocabulary—and that’s why knowing the best words to use in an interview is just …
“Handshake’s Career Spark Awards recognize the top career centers in three categories—student engagement, employer engagement, and reporting and analytics—using Handshake data. Fun fact: only 2% of education partners won this award.”
View Part 3: Reporting, analytics, and First Destination …
By Christopher J. Maldonado
Christopher J. MaldonadoAssociate Director of Career Services
The more you grow and take on more responsibilities in your career, the more you should be prepared to respectfully disagree during project collaborations, performance reviews, and even daily conversations. Whether with your peers, your boss, or other departments, knowing …