Employer Engagement

Through Handshake, employers will connect with students seeking internships, employment, event details and employer descriptions. Failure to complete the following may result in delays. Additional information is available on the Handshake instructional webpage. 

Employer Handshake Accounts

1. If you do not have an existing account, please create an Employer Handshake account by following the Accessing Handshake (Employers) instructions.
2. Ensure all employer account requirements are completed.
3. Request approval with Syracuse University.
4. Employers will receive a Handshake notification once approved.

Requirements

• Account information is accurate (e.g. email domain must match company website domain). 
• Must reflect connection to Syracuse University majors, schools, colleges and accreditation. Details are available on the Find a Program webpage.
• Must not be a duplicate Employer account. If your company has multiple locations, departments or divisions, please use a single profile whenever possible. For more support, see How to Add Divisions to Your Company.
• Complete an accurate opportunity postings (e.g. employment, internships, events). This is important for employment qualifications, as students are trained to complete their Handshake profile to best showcase relevant candidate populations.

Alumni employers or employees seeking to reconnect with Syracuse University or engage with current students are invited to explore the following. 

• Firsthand: Mentorship opportunities.
• Handshake: Post employment and internship opportunities, create employer accounts and more.
• #HireOrange: Share jobs, make career connections and find professional development opportunities.
• Programs and Events: Connect as a panelist, immersion trip host and more.
• Syracuse University Alumni Association: Personal professional development.

• Current Students, Recent Alumni: Contact Syracuse University Career Services to express interest and to learn more.
• Alumni (over two years of experience.): Email the Alumni Association to express interest and to learn more.
• Student-Athletes: Contact Student-Athlete Engagement, to express interest and learn more.
• Veteran Students: Contact Veteran Career Services, to express interest and to learn more.

Discover Global Opportunities: Local Internships for International Students

Embark on a journey of professional growth and cultural exchange at our upcoming event, “Global Horizons: Connecting International Talent with Local Companies.” Join us for an exciting afternoon dedicated to showcasing local companies that actively seek to hire international students.

Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm
Location: Flaum Grand Hall/Whitman School of Management

This unique event offers a platform for international students to connect with forward-thinking local companies that value diverse perspectives and global talent. Whether you’re looking to kickstart your career or expand your network, this is the perfect opportunity to explore internship opportunities and build meaningful connections within the local business community.

Tuesday, October 8 12:00pm-4:00pm
Location: Schine Student Center, Goldstein Auditorium
Registration cost: $150

Meet with over 100 graduate and law schools from around the country and network with representatives to learn about their graduate and law programs as well as admissions processes and statistics.

Wednesday, October 9 10:00-2:00pm
Location: Virtual via Handshake
No cost to attend

This event will be held directly on the Handshake platform. It will be promoted to Syracuse University students from all class years and who have an interest in architecture, construction, design, and associated fields (ie. project management, real estate, retail, media and entertainment, etc.). Employers will gain brand exposure and can begin introductory conversations with students. In addition, employers are encouraged to build their candidate pipeline for current and future internship and full-time positions.

Hosted by the Syracuse University Veterans Career Services, this event will be held in New York City at the Lubin House; where veteran and military-connected students will attend a conference followed by an employer networking reception.

Whitman School of Management Fridays – Various Dates & Times
Location: Whitman School of Management – Flaum Grand Hall

Whitman is reimaging their approach to the business career fair and is thrilled to introduce an intimate and impactful format for genuine conversations and meaningful interactions with potential candidates. Instead of a single event, there will be a Friday event series throughout the fall and spring semesters, based on your availability, recruiting needs, and hiring timelines.

Sept 6 10:00am-1:00pm
Sept 13 1:00pm-4:00pm
Sept 20 12:30pm-3:30pm
Sept 27 12:30pm-3:30pm
Oct 11 12:30pm-3:30pm
Oct 18 12:30pm-3:30pm

Friday, November 8 2:00-6:00pm
Location: Virtual via Handshake
No cost to attend

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the Fall 2024 Virtual Communications, Journalism and Media Career Fair, hosted by the Newhouse School’s Career Development Center at Syracuse University. This specialized event is tailored exclusively for the communications industry, providing a unique platform for employers to engage with talented students, particularly from the renowned Newhouse School and students across Syracuse University campus interested in communications.

We welcome you to partner with our career centers to either engage with existing programming or help develop new and unique programs to creatively recruit students at Syracuse University.

Please see schools and colleges to learn more about who you can connect with to facilitate an event in partnership with academic programs relevant to your industry or industries.

For further assistance on the approval or co-facilitation on any events at Syracuse University, please contact Syracuse University Career Services.

With Handshake, employers have the option to post any career development or employer engagement opportunities directly to Syracuse University. Once posted and approval is requested with Syracuse University, Syracuse University Career Services and the related school or college career center will approve relevant and impactful events for our students.

Please note, to facilitate any in-person events on campus, you must first partner directly with an individual school or college career center or Central Career Services. Please see schools and colleges to learn more about who you can connect with to facilitate an event in partnership with academic programs relevant to your industry or industries.

For further assistance on the approval or co-facilitation on any events at Syracuse University, please contact Syracuse University Career Services.

1. Create an Employer User Account, Join a Company and Connect with Schools
2. How to Post a Job
3. How to Search for a Career Fair
4. Register for a Career Fair
5. Identifying and Registering for Virtual Fairs