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Monday 11/17, 5pm

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Exploratory Pioneers

The Exploratory Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those who are exploring majors and career paths. This community will help students to find their passion and purpose in life. You may be considering several different career paths; therefore, early-industry exploration is the key to deciding on what interests you the most. As you navigate your major and career options, you’re encouraged to explore all Career Communities: a one-stop-shop to learn more about opportunities within an industry.  

Discover YOU

Discover YOU is an exploratory program designed to help you try new things, learn about new careers, and feel confident in your future endeavors. This program will help students who aren’t sure about what to major in or what career path to follow.

Learn more about the Discover YOU program.

PathwayU

PathwayU is a career assessment that can help you explore academic programs and careers to find your best fit. It will help guide you toward discovering purpose and meaning, while exploring majors and occupations that align with your interests, personality, values and workplace preferences.

Learn more about the PathwayU Assessment.

Additional Resources

Explore Majors at SHU from all colleges and learn about the programs, course descriptions, degree requirements and minor or concentration options.

What Can I Do With This Major? is a website featuring 106 major profiles that include information on common career paths, types of employers that hire in the field, and strategies to maximize opportunities. It will provide students the opportunity to learn about various ways to apply their education to a career and gain access to professional associations, occupational outlook information, and job search resources.

Pioneers Connect is a global network for SHU Students & Alumni, designed to help you engage and network with Alumni who are in positions or industries that you are interested in exploring.

10 Things to Do in College to Prepare for Your Career

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Why College Freshmen Should Start Searching For Internships Early

By Colleen Batchelder, Contributor
Forbes.com

If you’re like most first-year college students right now, you may be thinking, “Life is good, my courses are all set, and there’s nothing else on the horizon except for next weekend’s beach blanket bingo …

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No Work Experience? Here’s What to Highlight Instead

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert via College Recruiter

How am I supposed to get a job when I don’t have anything to put on my resume?

It’s a common concern for college students and recent grads. If even entry-level roles …

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Success Stories

Alumni Career Spotlight: Evan Miller

Alumni Career Spotlight: Jenna Karpowich

Alumni Career Spotlight: Lauren Petrozzi

Alumni Career Spotlight: Jocelyn (Ceruti) Prezioso

Student Internship Spotlight: Sydney Stavraka

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Career Outcomes

Outcome data for Sacred Heart University is obtained through the Center for Career & Professional Development, in accordance with national standards. We extend our First-Destination survey to students who have received Bachelor’s Degrees in the respective year are surveyed from the time of graduation, to 12-months following graduation.

 

  • First Destination
  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • Top Universities
  • Degree Types
  • Fields of Study

First Destination

SHU Pioneers pursue a variety of careers paths after graduation; most recent respondents indicated they are:

Contact & Location

Phone
(203) 371-7971
Email
careerdev@sacredheart.edu
Address

Linda E. McMahon Student Commons, 2nd Floor
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

Center Hours

Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm