Campus & Community

International Student Career Days Strengthen Professional Development

Thursday, April 11, 2024, By News Staff

Reaching globally, Syracuse University Career Services, alongside campus partners, strive to make a positive impact on the professional development of every student.

Throughout International Student Career Days on Saturday, April 13, and Monday, April 15, students are invited to further ignite their pursuit of a global career through a variety of events. Prior to attending events, students are asked to register on Handshake.

Daniel V. Pack ’15 serves as Syracuse University’s career exploration specialist and helps to lead International Student Career Days. Pack answers three questions to proactively empower students to gain the most from participating in events.

  1. When should students engage with career services?
    Don’t wait until you are actively seeking a position before engaging with Career Services—the earlier, even as a first-year student, the better. Those who utilize career services receive 1.24 job offers, compared to 1.0 job offers for those who choose not to use Career Services.
  2. What actions do you recommend students take before participating in International Student Career Days?
    In addition to registering on Handshake, students are encouraged to first understand what they are looking to get from the individual sessions. Examples could be practicing networking skills, growing their professional network by two alumni contacts, or even starting their professional development journey by learning more.
  3. What follow-up actions do you recommend for students after attending events?
    Remember to follow up with connections you’ve made during sessions. This could be through connecting on LinkedIn, asking additional questions via email or more. Also, don’t forget that Career Services is available throughout the year. Don’t hesitate to reach out to the team and/or make an appointment to learn more and have your questions answered.

For questions or to request accommodations, please contact the Syracuse University Career Services team.

Story by Student Experience Communications Assistant Esteban Quiñones ’24, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications