Cracking the Code: Hacking the U.S. Cybersecurity Job Market | 10.25.22

The Center for Career & Professional Development and the Cybersecurity & Privacy Center presented Cracking the Code: Hacking the U.S. Cybersecurity Job Market, a Virtual Career Conversation featuring SHU MS in Cybersecurity Alumni on Tuesday evening, October 25th

The event …

By Sheila Lillis
Sheila Lillis Associate Director
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Meet the Employers | 10.18.22

On Tuesday, October 18th, the Center for Career & Professional Development welcomed nearly a dozen actively hiring employers to campus for a “Meet the Employers” event. This event was held in the West Campus Atrium and invited students to interact …

By Justin Triscari
Justin Triscari Assistant Director (he/him)
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Using “weak ties” to aid your job hunt: what a giant study can teach us

When you’re job hunting, who’s most likely to help? Top U.S. scholars have tackled this question via a massive study — published today in Science magazine — that analyzes more than two billion LinkedIn connections.

To see their key findings in action, …

By Sheila Lillis
Sheila Lillis Associate Director
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How to Tame Interview Anxiety With 3 Proven Strategies

Before becoming a career coach, I spent my twenties as a professional actor. During that period, hustling between auditions and performances, I suddenly began to suffer from a serious case of anxiety. I didn’t know what caused it, but the …

By Fernando Pires
Fernando Pires Career Advising & Recruitment Coordinator
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Organize And Prioritize Resume Keywords in 2022

I talk to many clients on a daily basis. And one question pops up more often than others, and that is – What keywords do I need to include in my resume in order to get an XY role? What are …

By Fernando Pires
Fernando Pires Career Advising & Recruitment Coordinator
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5 Job Search Strategies You Need to Know

A recent study found that 80% of executives are open to new opportunities, but only 26% of them are actually successful in finding one. So what’s the problem?

What Are the 5 Ways to Find a Job in 2022?

With …

By Fernando Pires
Fernando Pires Career Advising & Recruitment Coordinator
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5 Things You Should Take Off Your Resume Right Now

Just like fashions change, so do resumes. And while making a fashion faux pas is generally not the end of the world (bell bottoms, anyone?), not keeping up on resume changes can land your resume in the “no, thanks” pile. …

By Patti Moran
Patti Moran
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Skills You Should Include on a Modern Resume

Some resume trends come and go. Colorful resumes can confuse employers, making them even less likely to view you favorably. Others stick around because of their usefulness. Customizing your resume and adding an executive summary as an “elevator pitch” are …

By Fernando Pires
Fernando Pires Career Advising & Recruitment Coordinator
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The Superpowers of STEM | Stephanie Hill | TEDxMidAtlantic

Check out this TED Talk on the Power of STEM:

By Fernando Pires
Fernando Pires Career Advising & Recruitment Coordinator
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How To Create Your 30 Second Elevator Pitch! | The Intern Queen

By Fernando Pires
Fernando Pires Career Advising & Recruitment Coordinator
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