Welcome, Faculty & Staff! The Center for Career & Professional Development is excited to collaborate with you on helping prepare your students for the world of work. We welcome your partnership and look forward to getting to know you and your students. Faculty & Staff engagement is the cornerstone of our department’s best practices.

Ideas for collaboration:

  • Has a student notified you of a great post-graduation outcome? Let us know by reporting it here
  • Customized classroom presentations
  • Have to cancel class? Invite Career to takeover!
  • Guest alumni/industry speakers
  • Industry Treks/Corporate Visits
  • Graduate school/academic advisement initiatives
  • Industry & career roundtable discussions/networking events
  • Request a Career representative to attend a staff or faculty meeting
  • Student worker training & guidance on internship development
  • Incorporate assignments on resume reviews/coaching appointments/mock interviews into your curriculum
  • Become a Career Community Partner (Career Communities allow students access to early-industry exploration through tailored content including blog posts, featured opportunities, virtual resources, professional associations, community network members, events, and more)
  • As always, we are open to your suggestions!

 

 

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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7 Ways Your College Career Center Makes Job Searching Less Stressful

Written & Published by Sacred Heart University

Learn how to successfully launch from graduation to career

For many college seniors, the transition from college to career path can be overwhelming. With graduation looming, many students feel the pressure of keeping …

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6 Things Your College Career Center Can Do for You

Written & Published by Sacred Heart University

Don’t wait until senior year to get major, internship and job guidance

We asked Annie Suffredini, executive director of career & professional development, and Senior Director Amy Novak to explain the many ways …

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