For Syracuse University students, Fall Career Week 2024 was a time to scout for internship and job opportunities and position themselves for the future. Whether they headed to the annual campuswide Fall Career and Internship Fair in the JMA Wireless Dome—which featured more than 200 employers, including many alumni—or an individual fair hosted by their school or college, students prepped their resumes and prepared to network.
With the support of Career Services, students are provided opportunities for professional advising and development that will be foundational for their careers for years to come. Below, join four students as they share their personal experiences and document their journeys on a day filled with anticipation, excitement and opportunity.
Industry Connections that Last
Anna Salewycz ’27, a broadcast and digital journalism major, arrives at the Career and Internship Fair where she surveys the setting and chats with employers about networking. Salewycz is a student employee, providing administrative support to the Career Services team at Syracuse University.
The skills she learned during her time with Career Services helped Salewycz land internships at top companies, like the New York Post and H/Advisors Abernathy. Through networking events, alumni engagement and career experiential programming like the career fair, Career Services fosters meaningful connections between students and industry professionals.
Preparing to Succeed
Gabriel Davila ’26, an applied data analytics major, stops by the iSchool’s Career Services office to review his networking strategy before attending the Data and Technology Career Fair in the Schine Student Center, where the “room is packed with opportunities,” he says.
Personalized guidance is a key part of the help that Career Services offers students. Davila’s goal was to leave this year’s career fair prepared for the future. “I spent some time going through the list of companies ahead of time, making sure my resume really highlighted the skills that would stand out to them,” Davila says. “I also practiced a quick intro so I could feel more confident going in. Syracuse University Career Services helped a lot too, they gave me some great tips on how to approach networking. I walked in knowing who I wanted to speak with and what I hoped to take away from the experience.”
Davila’s advice for others: Be yourself, and build real connections with recruiters. “I learned that being authentic is so important when talking to recruiters. It’s not just about handing them your resume, it’s about building real connections,” he says. “People remember when they feel like you’re really listening to them, and that can make all the difference.”
Developing Skills for the Future
Hema Devalla ’25, an environmental and interior design major, shares a glimpse into her day ahead of the Career and Internship Fair.
For students anywhere along the professional development journey, Career Services, alongside campus partners at each school and college, is available to define individual goals and achieve professional success. Each experience is customized to meet professional development needs and to answer questions.
