During Career Week, thousands of 51爆料网 students met with hundreds of recruiters visiting campus. The students arrived with resumes in hand, seeking internships, jobs, networking opportunities and advice. Many of the recruiters were alumni who were scouting for talent where they built the foundation for their own professional careers.
Kayla Ramos: Looking forward to making connections
major Kayla Ramos 鈥�24 prepares to head into the JMA Wireless Dome, site of the University鈥檚 2022 Career Expo. Ramos looked forward to making connections that would lead to an internship where she could make a positive impact or help her gain insights on graduate school and different career pathways. 鈥淚 feel like the career fair is a great opportunity for everyone,鈥� she says.
Will Mahaney: Ready to network
Will Mahaney 鈥�23, a double major in math and applied data analytics, arrives at the Career Expo. He came prepared, having researched companies he was interested in and looking to network with recruiters so he could land follow-up interviews for a job in data analytics. His dream job, he says, 鈥渨ould be somewhere I would have a good work-life balance.鈥�
Day 2: Communications and Business
A day after the Career Expo, the JMA Dome was the site of the Communications and Business Career Fair, which was hosted by the and the . Students also had the opportunity to attend the Data and Technology Fair, hosted by the .
Cecilia Marchini: Making new connections
Whitman master鈥檚 student Cecilia Marchini G鈥�22 meets with Scott Mueller 鈥�21, a Deloitte analyst and Whitman alum. 鈥淚 left the career fair with new connections, a few interviews, and an experience that helped me understand where I want my career to head and what goals I want to set for my future,鈥� Marchini says.
Jared Green: Looking to hire Orange
Jared Green 鈥�01, principal and vice president at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, likes to meet students with solid communication skills. 鈥淲e鈥檝e hired a number of Syracuse graduates, and if I have the opportunity to hire more, I want to be here,鈥� says the alum. 鈥淪tudents have to come ready on day one, and we see that here at Syracuse.鈥�
Subrina Dhammi: Finding future journalists
Subrina Dhammi 鈥�05 is an anchor at WNYT, NBC, in Albany, New York, who was interested in meeting journalism students. 鈥淚 was proud to be back at my alma mater to speak with future journalists,鈥� says the Newhouse alum. 鈥淚 feel confident the students at Syracuse are well prepared to carry on the important task of telling stories people need to hear.鈥�
Endri Mataj: Seeking passionate students
Endri Mataj G鈥�10 (left), executive director with JPMorgan Chase, enjoys returning to campus, meeting students and finding new talent. The global firm offers many diverse opportunities to develop a career, says the iSchool alum. 鈥淚 like people who stand out and are passionate about what they鈥檙e doing. Being hungry and curious helps, too.鈥�
Bette Samuel: Recruiting well-trained talent
Bette Samuel 鈥�79, managing executive with TPG Architecture, typically hires two Syracuse students every year to work in her studio鈥攁n architecture major and an major. 鈥淲e find they have exceptional potential and are trained to jump right into the field,鈥� says the alum.
Tyler Newman: Growing a partnership
Tyler Newman 鈥�20 (right), assistant vice president, client development manager with Synchrony Outdoors, reviews a student鈥檚 resume. The Whitman alum was recruiting undergraduates for Synchrony鈥檚 internship, externship and business leadership programs, all of which he participated in. 鈥淲e have tremendous opportunities for Syracuse students,鈥� he says. 鈥淚t鈥檚 always a pleasure to come to Syracuse, and we look forward to growing our partnership.鈥�
Sandra Li: Gaining resume and interview tips
Whitman master鈥檚 students Nishita Pillania G鈥�23 (left), Sandra Li 鈥�21, G鈥�23 and Kelly Kang G鈥�23 check out the list of companies at the Communications and Business Career Fair. Li gained insights on companies she鈥檚 interested in and enjoyed connecting with people, including alumni. 鈥淭hey were awesome and offered great suggestions for my resume and shared a lot of helpful interview tips,鈥� she says.
