Keith Hassell

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of Abilis, the nonprofit that serves Fairfield County residents with special needs through a wide range of life services programs, including recreational activities, transition and life skills support, job training, competitive …

Do you have a job interview coming up? Are you prepared? The best way to get ready for an interview is to take the time to review the most common interview questions you will most likely be asked, along with …

“First-generation college students often deal with financial stress and the pressure of family expectations”, read more here: https://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/articles/2019-05-14/what-you-should-know-as-a-first-generation-college-student

The Scoop: How to Get to Know Your College Professors

Read more here: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/academic-life/the-scoop-how-to-get-to-know-your-college-professors

The holiday lull is real.

Hiring managers are often on vacation. Job postings reduce in volume as companies go into year-end planning. If you are looking for your next employment opportunity, the holidays make it seem like there’s not much …

The pandemic has been a challenging time for us all.  Many charities and non-profit organizations have taken these uncertain times as an opportunity to give back.  See 19 organizations that are helping to fight the pandemic!

https://www.wired.com/story/covid-19-charities-nonprofits-companies-helping/

Read about how some Sacred Heart University interns are helping the Monroe, CT Police Department take steps to avoid excessive force:
https://themonroesun.com/monroe-police-officers-take-steps-to-avoid-excessive-force/

Don’t wait until its too late! Presented by Forbes – recommended reading on “Why waiting to start job hunting will prove to be the wrong strategy”.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robinryan/2020/05/05/why-waiting-to-start-job-hunting-will-prove-to-be-the-wrong-strategy/#52b3b363f82e

In collaboration with the Farrington College of Education, the Center for Career & Professional Development intended on hosting an on-campus recruitment event, the 2020 Education Career Fair – however ultimately had to cancel due to rising health concerns in our area.  …

Name: Erin Perotta
Year: Senior
Major: Psychology
Company: Seaquest
Found the position: Applied for Internship because of volunteering experience with wildlife
Quote: “I now work as a exotic mammal keeper at seaquest! I have worked with numerous wild animals such as …