Being unemployed for too long during Covid-19 can hurt you – Here’s what to do about it

Yes, being unemployed for too long during Covid-19 can hurt you, says career expert. Here’s what to do about it:

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/12/01/being-unemployed-for-too-long-during-covid-19-can-hurt-you-what-to-do-about-it.html?__source=newsletter%7Cmakeit

By Sheila Lillis
Sheila Lillis Associate Director
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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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Event Recap: Physician Assistant’s Employer Career Connection Fair

The Center for Career and Professional Development hosted its 2nd annual Employer Career Connection Fair for the upcoming graduates in SHU’s Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 1:00pm-4:00pm.  Unlike last year’s event, this exclusive invitation …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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Event Recap: Physician Assistant Morning Brew Interview

On Monday, November 16, 2020 from 9:00am-12:30pm, The Center for Career and Professional Development hosted its first in a series of Morning Brew Interviews in partnership with Kathy Strauch of SOHO Health to engage their members with SHU’s upcoming graduates …

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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Milford (CT) Police Department Panel & Recruitment Session 2020

We had the privilege of hosting the Milford Police Department for a virtual recruitment event yesterday. The recruiting officers shared the benefits of working for the City of Milford; but also took the time to discuss the benefits of a …

By Patti Moran
Patti Moran
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Nursing Career Forum 2020 Event Recap

On Friday, October 2nd 2020, The Center for Career & Professional Development, in partnership with the Davis & Henley College of Nursing, hosted a Virtual Nursing Career Forum which featured two separate events (1) A Q&A session with nursing recruiters …

By Patti Moran
Patti Moran
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