15 Interview Productivity Hacks

15 interview productivity hacks to help you get the most out of every interview:

Read more here: https://shuconnect.sacredheart.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/92/2021/02/7-2-interview-productivity-hacks-en.pdf

 

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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What to Know as a First-Generation College Student

“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

By Keith Hassell
Keith Hassell
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How to Get to Know Your College Professors

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

 

By Keith Hassell
Keith Hassell
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SHU Job Spotlight: Emily Spellman

Student Name: Emily Spellman

Class Year: 2020

Employer: Lawrence General Hospital

Location: Lawrence, MA

Job Title: Emergency Trauma Technician

Student Quote:

“As an alumni of Sacred Heart University with a degree in Health Science and minors in Biology, Chemistry, and …

By Patti Moran
Patti Moran
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8 RESUME BUILDING ACTIVITIES DURING THE HOLIDAYS

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 …

By Keith Hassell
Keith Hassell
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Event Recap: Veterans Career Conversations

On November 11, 2020 (Veterans Day) from 5:00pm-6:00pm, Sheila Lillis and Helen Boyke of The Center for Career and Professional Development hosted its 2nd annual Veterans Career Conversations that offered career guidance and insights post military life.

The lively and …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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U.S. Medical School Applications Soar in Covid-19 Era

Medical schools are reporting record application numbers as the coronavirus sparks a new wave of prospective students to become doctors. Read more here…

https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-medical-school-applications-soar-in-covid-19-era-11600688871

By Patti Moran
Patti Moran
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Here’s exactly what to say in your thank-you email after a job interview

In a tight job market where there are more people looking for jobs than there are open positions, it’s important to do as much as possible to stand out from the competition.

One element of the process that may get …

By Sheila Lillis
Sheila Lillis Associate Director
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2020 Internship and Career Fair

Sacred Heart University held their annual Internship and Career Fair on Oct. 23 from 1-4 p.m., however, unlike previous years this fair was held virtually.

Read more about the Career Fair in the Sacred Heart Newspaper, The Spectrum here:
https://www.shuspectrum.com/archives/features/2020-internship-and-career-fair/

By Mike Twerago
Mike Twerago Director of Operations, Data & Recruitment
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New Mentor Program Connects Students with Professionals

Sophomores meet monthly with mentors and benefit from their insight and experience

Sacred Heart University’s Mentoring Visionary Pioneers (MVP) Program recently completed its successful inaugural year, despite moving its sessions online due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The MVP program connects …

By Corey Stokes
Corey Stokes Associate Director of Career Student Engagement
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