The department maintains a bulletin board of possible job sites for the students to pursue. For example, some of these sites include hotels and resorts located in Hilton Head, SC, Myrtle Beach, SC, San Diego, CA, Las Vegas, NV, the Florida Keys, and others. They promote resume development, interviewing, and networking skills and identifying potential internship and employment opportunities. A one-credit course is also taught to assist students preparing for internship experiences. The College for Human Development also hosts a Genet Lecture Series, which features prominent guest speakers from the restaurant industry and other business areas.
Some students make contacts at the lectures and gain internships.
There is also a Career Services Center open to all Syracuse students for assistance with employment and career planning issues. Students can qualify for a wide array of positions, but should know the specific training and qualifications needed. Food service and restaurant chains prefer to hire persons with a degree in restaurant and institutional food service management. A bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Food Service Management provides a particularly strong preparation for a career in this occupation. Most employers emphasize personal qualities.