Virtual Internships: Pathways to Success for Companies

COVID-19 has accelerated the trends many companies were already beginning to embrace—more flexible work schedules and home office options. That shift has now extended to the position that is, for many, an important first rung in the career ladder: an …

By Patti Moran
Patti Moran
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Event Recap: Webster Bank Virtual Job Shadow Day

Sacred Heart University’s Center for Career & Professional Development teamed up with the Office of Alumni Engagement to bring students a virtual job shadow day with Webster Bank, which took place on Monday, July 27, 2020. Coordinated by Alice Ferreira …

By Corey Stokes
Corey Stokes Associate Director of Career Student Engagement
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SHU Internship Spotlight: Caroline Sordello

Name: Caroline Sordello

Email: Sordelloc@mail.sacredheart.edu

Class Year: Rising Senior

Majors: Marketing and Fashion Merchandising

Minors: Digital Marketing and Honors

Job title: Social Media and Marketing Tntern

Employer: Bride Babe Magazine

Quote from Student: “Working alongside my boss, I had an …

By Annie Suffredini
Annie Suffredini Executive Director
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Sacred Heart University launches iHub at West Campus

Sacred Heart University launches iHub at West Campus. Click here to read more and learn how you can get involved!

By Annie Suffredini
Annie Suffredini Executive Director
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JP Morgan presents “How to Land a Job on Wall Street”

Last month, sophomores in the College and Business & Technology, had the opportunity to virtually engage with members of the campus recruiting team at JP Morgan Chase.  Students were informed on the importance of applying early for Wall Street Summer …

By Annie Suffredini
Annie Suffredini Executive Director
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MVP Alumni Mentoring Program

On Wednesday, May 6, the Center for Career and Professional Development inaugurated the first cycle of mentors and mentees as members of Sacred Heart University’s Mentoring Visionary Pioneers (MVP) Alumni Mentoring Program. Through an application process, the formalized mentorship program …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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SHU ALUMNI “VIRTUAL” CAREER DAY

On Wednesday April 29, the Center for Career and Professional Development in partnership with Alumni Relations hosted SHU Alumni “Virtual” Career Day. The all day program was filled with sessions hosted by alumni from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Each …

By Helen Boyke
Helen Boyke Director of Alumni, Veteran and Graduate Career Development
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2020 Education Resume Referral Program

In collaboration with the Farrington College of Education, the Center for Career & Professional Development intended on hosting an on-campus recruitment event, the 2020 Education Career Fair – however ultimately had to cancel due to rising health concerns in our area.  …

By Keith Hassell
Keith Hassell
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Center for Career and Professional Development

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Spring 2020 Virtual Career Fair Recap

On Wednesday, April 22 2020, the SHU Center for Career & Professional Development hosted their inaugural Virtual Career & Internship Fair! In all, 25 organizations participated along with over 180+ students and alumni.  Utilizing the recruitment software, Brazen – students were …

By Mike Twerago
Mike Twerago Director of Operations, Data & Recruitment
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