6 Questions You’re Likely to Be Asked In a Screening Interview

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.

While often shorter and less detailed …

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Meet your peer Career Ambassadors

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. Maldonado Associate Director of Career Services
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Celebrate National Mentoring Month With Firsthand’s Improved Mentor Matching Program!

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 …

By Victoria LaFarge
Victoria LaFarge Student Employee
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Skill Set: Definition and How to Showcase Yours in Your Job Search

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.

Whether you’re eyeing a …

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In 2024, employers most value problem solving and teamwork

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 …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Are employers shifting toward skills-based hiring? | From Dorms to Desks Podcast | ep9

This episode analyzes the growing trend of skills-based hiring and its implications for employers, recruiters, and job seekers.

Main Themes:

The Shift from Traditional Hiring: Employers are moving away from traditional hiring practices that prioritize resumes and degrees and instead …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Unlimited PTO: Pros, Cons, and How to Determine if It’s Right for You

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 …

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10 Words to Use in an Interview: Key Terms to Impress (and What to Avoid)

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 …

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Career Services Speaks For Second Career Spark Award

“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. Maldonado Associate Director of Career Services
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How to Disagree Respectfully at Work: What You Should—and Shouldn’t—Say

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 …

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