Welcome Alumni! The Center for Career and Professional Development serves the Sacred Heart University alumni community by providing resources and guidance that enhance professional, intellectual, and personal pursuit.  Alumni, who have successfully completed a degree bearing program at Sacred Heart University have access to designated staff who works with our alumni population, to offer preparatory services including resume and cover letter review, interview preparation, job search, graduate and professional school advising, and career coaching. 

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*Be on the lookout for new customized webinars geared towards our alumni population!

Are you an alumni looking to give back? There are many ways to be engaged on and off campus – such as through participation in alumni panels, on-campus interviewing, classroom visits, as well as:

9 Job Search Tips for College Seniors

By Sarah Wood, U.S. News & World Report

Students should look to their college’s career center for help, especially in shaky economic times.

As a college senior, the process of applying for postgraduate jobs can vary depending on the industry…
Here are …

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How Can Seniors Use Handshake After Graduation? 

By Emily DeRenzo ’27, Career Ambassador

As a senior, it is likely you may be familiar with Handshake, the central platform that the Center for Career and Professional Development utilizes to support students, alumni, and employers in their career development …

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A Day in the Life of a Career Ambassador: More Than Just Resumes

By Anna Macaulay ’25, Career Ambassador

Most mornings, my shift as a Career Ambassador at the Center for Career & Professional Development begins like any other student job—clocking in on Dayforce. But what comes after that is far from ordinary. …

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Phone
(203) 371-7971
Address

Linda E. McMahon Student Commons
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

Center Hours

Monday 8:30am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-1:00pm