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
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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
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Looking for a PA job? Hiring a PA? Visit PAJobSite.com to locate a new job or to recruit a top Physician Assistant

PAJobSite.com is a membership-based Physician Assistant job site. The site is totally free for job-seeking PAs. We even offer privacy options to control who sees your CV/resume information.  In three easy steps, you can join fellow PA’s to find your …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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MVP Alumni Mentoring Program: 1st Cycle Wrap-up

MVP Alumni Mentoring Program 1st cycle concluded with all Mentors/Mentees successfully completing the program with positive outcomes. The Center for Career and Professional Development wrapped the program with a virtual session on October 1, 2020.

The Mentors and Mentees conducted …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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Connecticut Law School Fair

During the fall 2019 semester, members of the SHU Career Development team had the opportunity to attend the Connecticut Law School Fair held at Quinnipiac University. A portion of the day allowed students across Connecticut to gain insight from guest …

By Patti Moran
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How to Supercharge Your Job Search with Personal Branding

In today’s virtual environment personal branding gives you the “edge” you need to stand out to recruiters.  Personal branding is a combination of your skills, abilities, and experiences that defines how people see you and what they say about you. …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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SHU Internship Spotlight: Sabrina Sloan

Student Name: Sabrina Sloan

Class Year: 2021

Internship Location: Stony Brook University Hospital

Location: Long Island, NY

Job Title: Nursing Intern

Student Quote: “This summer I took part in the Nursing Internship Opportunity at Stony Brook University Hospital, which is …

By Patti Moran
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Give It A Year – My Advice to Incoming Freshman

Written by Jennifer Essery, Class of 2022

When move-in day arrived, I was terrified. I had never been away from home for more than a week and the thought of being away from my friends and family was the worst …

By Corey Stokes
Corey Stokes Associate Director of Career Student Engagement
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SHU Internship Spotlight: Michelle George

Student Name: Michelle George

Job Title: Nursing Aid

Location: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston MA

Student Quote:

“Being able to assist the front-line staff in providing care to COVID-19 patients at Brigham Women’s Hospital was truly a rewarding experience and …

By Patti Moran
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