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Letter From the Director of Alumni Engagement

Letter from the Director of Alumni Engagement “It is quality rather than quantity that matters.” Variations of this quote are attributed to different people, but we’ve all heard it before—perhaps regarding our friendships, pairs of shoes in our closet or…

Despite Pandemic, Whitman Continues NYC Learning Opportunities

Despite Pandemic, Whitman Continues NYC Learning Opportunities The Whitman Career Center team continued to provide students with opportunities to connect with and learn from our alumni network of leaders and change makers in New York City during the pandemic. Although…

Future of the Workplace: Innovation, Flexibility Dominate Post-COVID-19 Environment

Future of the Workplace: Innovation, Flexibility Dominate Post-COVID-19 Environment Future of the Workplace: Innovation, Flexibility Dominate Post-COVID-19 Environment Though the initial frenzy of COVID-19 in the workplace may be over, the pandemic is having a lasting impact on offices around…

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Virtual Business Exploration at Unilever Introduces Whitman Students to Career Options, Alumni

Experiential learning and networking with alumni are among the great advantages of a Syracuse University education. The Martin J. Whitman School of Management’s Career Center typically organizes site visits to alumni workplaces in New York City each January in order…

#WhitmanWatch: Bryan Jardines ’21

Bryan Jardines ’21 is a second-generation American and a first-generation college student. His background speaks strongly as to why this young man has fully immersed himself in the opportunities college has to offer him both in and outside of the…

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Resumes and Cover Letters: Presenting Your Best Self

You might think that your first conversation with someone at a prospective employer is your first impression, but it’s not. Your resume and cover letter say a lot about you, long before you have a chance for personal interaction. So,…

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Ready to Help: Meet the Experts at the Whitman Career Center

Regardless of where students are in their career exploration journey, it’s never too soon or too late to visit Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management Career Center. The team wants to hear about the students’ interests and concerns and offer…

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How to Negotiate Salary

Whether you are applying for your first job or seeking a new one, you should always be prepared to negotiate your salary. Kara Primrose, director of career services and John Petosa L’95, professor of practice, at Syracuse University’s Martin J.…

New Strategic Relationship Management Solidifies Corporate Partnerships

HomeOur Second CenturyClass of 2020Student SpotlightsAlumni & FriendsFocus on Faculty New Strategic Relationship Management Solidifies Corporate Partnerships For decades, the Whitman School has worked with alumni and corporate recruiters to help students find meaningful internships and jobs. Those relationships have…

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What are Employers Looking for in Internship and Job Candidates?

As a college student applying for internships and potential future careers, you may find yourself asking, “What are employers really looking for?” Often with no professional experience, it can be hard to figure out how to prove yourself to be…

Kara Primrose Appointed Director of Career Services at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management

Kara Primrose has been appointed director of career services at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management. Primrose has worked for the Whitman School’s Career Services department since 2008 where she has provided student career counseling and professional development…

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