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.

🎮 Campus Takeover is back—and Gen.G is heading to Syracuse! 🧡💙

Mark your calendars for September 20–21 as we bring the next edition of Campus Takeover to Syracuse University, a two-day experience designed to empower and inspire the next generation of esports leaders.

This event will feature:
✨ Inspiring keynote speakers
🎤 Industry panels with seasoned professionals
🤝 Networking opportunities with leaders and peers in esports and gaming
📚 Insight on how you can jump into one of the fastest-growing global industries

🔗 Pre-register now at campustakeover.gg – more details coming soon.

If Employers are interested in participating, please reach out to Lisette Child, Assistant Director, Employer Relations, Central Career Services at ldchild@syr.edu

Date: Tues, Sept 23, 2025 3:00-7:00pm
Location: JMA Wireless Dome
Cost: $250 – Registration cost includes 6-ft table, two chairs, targeted promotion through SU job post system Handshake, parking and food & refreshments
Point of Contact: Jennifer Fazio, jssquire@syr.edu 

Fall 2025 Career Fair: College of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Information Studies, and School of Architecture 

You will engage with strong undergraduate and graduate students primarily from SU’s College of Engineering and Computer Science, the School of Information Studies, and the School of Architecture. However, the Fair is open to all SU students and alumni. 

The following areas of study are the primary focus of the event: 

• Biomedical and Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Computer Science, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students.
• Data Science and Analytics, Information Management and Security, Project Management, Management and Technical Consulting, UX/UI Design.
• Students complete a professional Architecture degree, incorporating a combination of design creativity, architectural insight and an analytical mindset. 

Syracuse University Veteran Career Services invites you to participate in the Student Veteran & Employer Networking Reception – Powered by Visions FCU, an exclusive event for Syracuse University Student Veterans and Veteran Career Services Employer Partners. This exciting event engages Syracuse University student veterans and employers for networking, career exploration, and job and internship opportunities.

Student Veteran & Employer Networking Reception – Powered by Visions FCU
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Club 44 @ JMA Wireless Arena; 900 Irving Ave, Syracuse, NY 13202

Event Considerations

• Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and refreshments
• This is an informal networking event
• Attire is business casual
• Business cards suggested for distribution
• There are NO booths or tabling at this event
• Cash bar

Why attend?

For employers, you will have the opportunity to:

• Showcase your organization and employment opportunities to student veterans;
• Meet veterans who are ready to bring their skills and experiences to your organization;
• Connect with skilled candidates who are team players and proven leaders.

We look forward to seeing you at the Student Veteran & Employer Networking Reception on Wednesday, September 25, 2024

If you have any questions, please email Jennifer Pluta at jrpluta@syr.edu.

Date: Wed, Sept 24, 2025 2:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: JMA Wireless Dome
Cost: $100
Point of contact: Lisette Child, ldchild@syr.edu

Campus-wide Career Fair, connect with over 200 majors from across Syracuse University. 

Your registration provides you with the following:

• A single, 6 foot long table and two chairs
• The ability to send two representatives from your company ($50 per additional representative)
• General and targeted promotion of your corporation through the SU job posting system, Handshake
• Parking
• Food/refreshments

We are eager to have you meet our talented students. Click here to register for the event.

Date: Thurs, Sept 25 2:00 – 5:00pm
Location: JMA Wireless Dome

Interested in attending or learning more? Contact Kate Mercer, Associate Director of Career Services, klmercer@esf.edu, 315-470-4738

We are thrilled to invite you to participate in the Fall 2025 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.

Key Details:

• Date: Friday, October 17, 2025
• Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM (ET)
• Platform: Virtual (Handshake)
• Registration Fee: None
• Late Cancellation Fee (October 13-October 17): $50
• No-Show Fee: $100

How it Works:

• Interact with students in small group sessions or 1:1’s all from your browser or Handshake’s mobile app.
• Employers will be able to schedule the following during the virtual career fair:
  • Group meetings that accommodate up to 50 students each. Multiple recruiters can attend, talk with students, and share their screen.
  • 15-minute 1:1 meetings with students. Each recruiter can set their own schedule, with the option of setting qualifications students must meet to attend.
• Employers will be able to see student’s Handshake profiles and public resumes, as well as messages students to engage with them at the fair.
• Both students and employers will have access to video, audio, and text-based chat during these meetings, enabling the personal connection of in-person fairs in a virtual setting.

Why Participate?

• Access Top Talent: Connect with students from Syracuse University’s nationally ranked Newhouse School of Public Communications, alongside students from diverse academic backgrounds.
• Enhanced Exposure: Showcase your organization and career opportunities to students with a focused interest and experience in communications.
• Talent Pipeline: Build relationships with potential candidates for current and future roles.

Don’t miss out on this cost-effective opportunity to recruit exceptional talent and strengthen your team with passionate communicators and journalists. Register today to secure your spot at the Fall 2025 Virtual Communications, Journalism and Media Career Fair.

Point of contact for questions: Melissa Figueroa, Assistant Director – mfigue09@syr.edu

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for our inaugural Spring Career Conference (Mid-March 2026) where we will provide various career development experiential learning opportunities for our Syracuse University students. We will takeover Schine Student Center!

If interested in being involved as an employer please reach to Lisette Child, ldchild@syr.edu

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