13 Jobs to Get You Out of the Classroom But Not Out of Education

The high stakes associated with teaching aren’t a secret. As educators, we’re acutely aware of the significant demands of teaching. When I hear people outside the profession refer to teaching as “a little bit stressful,” I can’t help but bless their little hearts. Since education …

By Katelyn Norkowski
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How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected my Job.

The times we are currently facing have been one of the most difficult times we have seen, it is unlike any other thing we have experienced. At the beginning of the pandemic I had lost my job, and I was …

By Katelyn Norkowski
Katelyn Norkowski
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More green spaces can help boost air quality, reduce heart disease deaths

Green spaces — trees, shrubs and grasses — can improve air quality and may lower heart disease deaths, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020. The meeting will be held virtually, Friday, …

By Katelyn Norkowski
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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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Center for Disease Control and Prevention Internship Programs

Interested in Public Health?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have a variety of hands-on, short-term internship programs for undergraduate students still in school. All offer a unique experience in one of many public health fields.

To learn more …

By Katelyn Norkowski
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14 Career Options for Psychology Majors

“When deciding to major in psychology, it is important to understand the many subfields and specializations within this broad major. These areas of psychology include statistics, organization/industrial, clinical, neuroscience, cognitive, behavioral, social, developmental, and educational. There are so many career …

By Katelyn Norkowski
Katelyn Norkowski
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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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What to Know About Virtual Career Fairs

VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS, also known as virtual hiring events and online career fairs, are the new normal based on the need for social distancing and proliferation in remote work. These next-gen events, however, have been on the rise for years due …

By Katelyn Norkowski
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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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