Faculty are among the most influential professionals for students. When career-related questions and discussions come up, please let students know they can book appointments with Career Services on Starfish. Our office has additional resources, specialized training in career advising and many tools to help students prepare for jobs in college and future careers.
We can also support you as you endeavor to prepare students for life after graduation.
Information to take and drop into your class syllabus.
Please make time to visit the Career Services Office early and often. The Career Services office is equipped with tools to help you create your career path. You are encouraged to book 1:1 résumé reviews with their peer advisors, and 1:1 career development appointments with the Career Services Coordinator through Starfish.
Students can also access resources on their own through the Handshake Career Center Resources page or the SUNY Potsdam Career Service's web page for students.
Career Services | SUNY Potsdam
To book a 1:1 appointment, click on services and choose career development or résumé review.
Career and Internship Networking Fair
March 18, 2026
10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Barrington Student Union MPR
Below are various resources, many of which you can take and use anytime.
- Here is a link to career development software available to students and faculty.
Career Services for Students
Besides referring students with questions, how else can faculty help support students in their career readiness?
- Encourage students to attend Career Services events such as workshops and our Annual Career and Internship Networking Fair. Mark your calendars now, and please add this date to your syllabus. March 18, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Barrington Student Union Multi-purpose Room.
- Get to know, highlight, and use the National Association of Colleges and Employers Career Readiness Competencies. Incorporate career readiness into existing assignments, simply by highlighting NACE competencies you are already teaching, and utilize pre-made materials such as those below.
Post the competencies in your office and around your building! We are happy to have copies printed for you. Just ask by emailing appliedlearning@potsdam.edu.
NACE Competencies
What is Career Readiness? (naceweb.org)
“Overall, employment in bachelor’s-level occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.”
Education level and projected openings, 2022–32 : Career Outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Current Job Market Trends from NACE
Trends & Predictions - Job Market (naceweb.org)
Occupational Outlook Data for the United States and Canada
Home : Occupational Outlook Handbook: : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov)
Labour Statistics (statcan.gc.ca)
Invite the Career Services Coordinator to visit your class and present any of the offerings below, or work with them to create something new for your class. When they visit, consider opening your class to other students to come and audit the workshop. The CSC can take care of listing the workshop on Get involved for you, and provide physical and digital copies of all materials.
We will custom tailor any of the options below to suit your class’s needs and can develop new materials together. Book a class, club or department meeting visit using this form.
Career Services Overview with Activity
Students receive an online tour of career services tools, learn about the NACE Career Readiness Competencies, and complete an activity to help focus them on the next step they can take in their education and professional development.
Résumé Workshop
Students learn best practices for effective resumes and practice writing strong bullet points to articulate their experiences and strengths they bring to employers.
Cover Letter Workshop
Students learn the purpose and formatting of strong cover letters, and practice writing an introduction to a cover letter.
Jobs and Job Search Tips in Your Field
Students learn how to discover careers in their field using career services software, and vetted job boards, and various ways they can effectively search for job listings.
Networking and Elevator Speeches with Activity
Students learn about elevator speeches and networking strategies and create, practice and hone elevator speeches with classmates.
Negotiation Skills with Activity
Students learn about negotiation best practices and participate in a mock negotiation in pairs or small groups.
Professional Correspondence Skills Class
Students learn how best to communicate via writing in professional settings. Emails and thank you notes, letters and resumes, and more are covered.
Participate in career-related faculty training sessions. Book a workshop for your department here!
Career Services Software
Gain awareness of different types of career support software available to students and try using one of our resources.
NACE Competencies and Your Major Area
Spend time considering how your academic area can align with NACE competencies. Plan ways to add a focus on the competencies to course work.
Support students as they make post-graduation plans.
Direct students to available resources when discussing post-graduation and career plans.