FAQs Career Center

1. How do students register in CareerSaint?
   • Students have CareerSaint accounts established- please check your Siena e-mail account for information.  If you misplaced or accidentally deleted this e-mail, refer to the CareerSaint homepage for instructions on logging in to the site. 
2. Can alumni of Siena College access CareerSaint?
   • Yes.  Alumni of Siena can still access CareerSaint using the same login information as was established when you were a student.
   • Alumni who graduated prior to May 2008 will be able to create an account in CareerSaint.  Please contact the Career Center at (518) 783-2339 for registration information.
3. I need to speak with a Career Counselor- do I just come in?
   • Career counseling sessions are scheduled on an appointment basis- please call us at 518-783-2339 to make an appointment.
   • If you have a quick question or need a resume or cover letter critique, you are welcome to come to drop-in hours- check our home page for drop-in hours.
4. What are drop-in hours?
   • Drop-in hours are 15 minute sessions with a Career Counselor that are not pre-scheduled.  Simply come to the Career Center during a time when drop-in hours are held and sign up for a time slot.  Slots are on a first come, first served basis, so we recommend arriving early to avoid disappointment.
   • Drop-in sessions are ideal for quick career-related topics such as a resume or cover letter critique, a question on recruiting, a question on CareerSaint, etc. 
   • Drop-in hours are only held when classes are in session.
5. I need my resume critiqued- what do I need to do?
   • You have the following options available to you:
     • Come to a drop-in session (check the drop-in hours for the semester).
     • Stop by during 'In A Flash Fridays' from 12 PM - 2 PM during the semester.  A volunteer professional will be on hand to critique resumes, no appointment necessary.  These professionals are from a wide variety of fields including graduate schools, not-for-profit organizations, and regional businesses.  Check our calendar to see the name and organization from which the professional is from for any given week.
     • Schedule an appointment with a Career Counselor (call 518-783-2339 for an appointment).
     • Schedule a virtual or phone appointment with a Career Counselor.  Virtual appointments are held via an online chat that you can do from anywhere you have internet access.  Please call us at 518-783-2339 for an appointment. 
6. What are your hours?
   • The Career Center's hours vary by semester- please check the Career Center homepage  for this semester's hours.
7. What are the average starting salaries by major?
   • The below chart is provided courtesy of NACE- the National Association of Colleges and Employers.  Please note that these salaries are averages across schools NATIONWIDE, so they may not line up exactly with your geographic region.