Employers

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 Instruction webpage. 

Employer Handshake Accounts Link

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 Link

• 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 Us, to express interest and to learn more.
• Alumni (Over two years of experience.): Email the Alumni Association, to express interest and to learn more.
• Veteran Students: Email Jennifer Pluta, Assistant Director of Veteran Career Services, to express interest and to learn more.

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 careers@syr.edu.

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 School or College Career Center teams will periodically check and 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 careers@syr.edu.