Cornell degree candidates and undergraduates interested in pursuing careers in the Communications industry are encouraged to participate. The program is not open to alumni. 

Different employers attend the Consortium each year; the number of employers who register generally ranges from 30—40. The list of registered employers and job descriptions can be viewed at the CNYCC homepage, which is hosted by Ithaca College. Be sure to check periodically for additions and cancellations. Also check to see if firms offer full-time jobs and/or internships; not all employers offer both.

Check for reference materials in the Cornell Career Services Library, refer to trade journals, business magazines, Lexis/Nexis searches, etc. Employers will expect you to be familiar with their websites.

There are two options available to you. You can attend the Information Fair on April 14, where you can meet many of the recruiters, gather information about the organization, and discuss the possibility of arranging an interview with that employer at another place and time. [Last year a number of students picked up last minute interviews because some of the primary candidates had canceled!] Or, you can send your cover letter and resume directly to the organization by referring to the Employer Job Descriptions for contact information and addresses.

It changes every year depending on the number of Cornell students who apply, their background, experience and majors, and what the participating employers are looking for from the pool of candidates. Typically 20% of the interview schedules are filled by Cornell students.

The Information Fair is an informal event attended by most of the employers. This fair is open to ALL students, whether or not you were selected to interview. There are several good reasons to attend: you might be able to arrange interviews with employers who have openings on their interview schedules; you can prepare for your interviews by meeting with that employer representatives and picking up more information about the organization; and, you can attend presentations held by some of the employers to provide detailed information about their organization and to answer questions. In addition, the Information Fair is attended by employers who missed the registration deadline, but who still want to meet students, take resumes, and possibly schedule future interviews.

If you don't have a car, access to a car, or a friend who is willing to drive you up to Syracuse for the day, don't give up. A number of Cornell and Ithaca College students will be driving to Syracuse and you might be able to car pool with someone; a list of Cornell students who are willing to offer rides will be kept in 203 Barnes. Maps are provided when you confirm your interview schedules. Students who are scheduled for interviews on both Tuesday and Wednesday may find it more convenient to book a hotel room and stay in Syracuse overnight. The driving time to Syracuse University is approximately one and one half hours; however, plan at least two hours to allow time to park and to find the interview location.

Some will; some will not. You need to check each job description to determine if an employer is interviewing for internships, full-time entry level jobs, or both. There are fewer internships offered than full-time jobs.