Annie Suffredini

Executive Director

Annie graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2007 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.  She spent time at Sacred Heart as an intern in the Admissions department and upon graduating, she started her career at FactSet in Norwalk, CT as a Recruiting Coordinator.  Annie spent just under eleven years recruiting college graduates into various entry level roles.  She joined Sacred Heart University in January 2018 to take what she had learned in the corporate recruiting space to work with students to better their career and professional development.  Annie works specifically with students in the Jack Welch College of Business and Technology and spearheads employer relations initiatives for the office.

Hometown:  Fairfield, CT 

Childhood Dream Job: Olympic Swimmer

Favorite Quote: “Good, better, Best. Never let it rest. Till your good is better, and your better is best”

Advice for SHU Pioneers: Try new things! Be open minded. Have fun. Challenge yourself.  

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Top 10 Skills Employers Want in an Intern

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Internships provide invaluable professional experience and allow you to test the theories and concepts you’ve been introduced to throughout your college career — not to mention they increase …

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How Emerging Technologies Are Shaping the Future of Healthcare

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Imagine a world where complex health issues can be solved or prevented with relative ease. As lifespan increases, technology innovators race to outpace the growing demands of the planet’s expanding population.  Medical …

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5 Steps to Disclosing an Invisible Disability at Work

Once upon a time, I had a high-level job at a national magazine. I was up for a promotion to editor-in-chief and was invited to lunch with the company’s VP. He was a tall guy with legs as long as …

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5 Practical Email Marketing Tips for Aspiring Digital Marketers

Email is one of the most popular means of communication today. Over 3.7 billion people across the globe are email users. That’s nearly half of the world’s population! No wonder email marketing is being increasingly used by businesses to develop …

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Narrow vs. General AI: What’s Next for Artificial Intelligence?

In 1950, Alan Turing asked, “Can machines think?”

At the time, it probably seemed like an outlandish suggestion, but fast-forward almost 70 years and artificial intelligence can detect diseases, fly drones, translate between languages, recognize emotions, trade stocks, and even …

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The Best Python Books to Get You Coding Like a Pro

If you’re thinking about getting into programming or expanding your skill set, Python is a fantastic language to learn. The best Python books, as listed in this article, will help you quickly put your newfound skills to good use. 

Python …

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Our Commitment to Your Career Transition

At Springboard, we’re on a mission to close the world’s skills gap by helping our students develop the skills they need to achieve career success in today’s job market. To better achieve that goal, we’re investing more of our resources …

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Interview Success- from the Eyes of the Recruiter

I have spent over 7 years providing career coaching to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni. Now, I serve as a Recruitment & Onboarding Specialist at a national nonprofit. Being on the other side of the table allows …

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5 Awesome Entry-Level Digital Marketing Jobs and How to Get Hired

So you’re thinking about a career in digital marketing? Awesome, you made a great choice—jobs in this industry are abundant and it’s easier than ever to break in the field. 

In this post, we’ll be exploring the top five entry-level …

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What I’ve Learned First-Hand About Getting Ahead at Work With a Speech Impediment

“Did you forget your name?” someone asked me at a networking event for marketing professionals a few years ago after it took me almost a minute to say it.

“No, I stutter,” I politely replied.

“Oh my gosh. I’m so …

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