Government, Public Administration & Law

Here you can explore careers dedicated to public service. Whether you are interested in a profession that enforces laws and policies or promotes political and social change; individuals interested in this career community tend to have an overarching desire to improve society. Individuals who pursue careers in government, public administration & law will attain competencies in intercultural communication, writing, research, conflict resolution, logical reasoning, critical thinking, data analysis, and public relations.

The GPAL Career Community is dedicated to providing resources and tools to successfully explore various career paths including gaining in-depth knowledge into academic requirements, internships/fellowships, and necessary skills to succeed in the 21st-century job market.

Government- virtually every occupation can be found within government (e.g. finance, IT, social work). There are over 170 federal departments and agencies in existence- https://gogovernment.org/ The goal of this community is to shed light into career paths ONLY found within government. Sample professions include: national security, international affairs, foreign service, politics, public policy, emergency management, law enforcement, legislative services, human rights.

Public Administration– shapes society through public service at the local, state, and federal levels. Careers in this field focus on managing public systems, executing leadership in the public sector, all while working directly with people. Sample professions include: elected official, city council-manager, court administrator, county clerk.

Law-choosing a career in the legal profession brings diverse career opportunities. No matter the type of law you choose to practice, you will focus your efforts on serving clients and resolving complex issues.

Sample professions include: prosecution, defense, corporate, nonprofit/public interest, lobbying, mediation.

Here’s exactly what to say in your thank-you email after a job interview

In a tight job market where there are more people looking for jobs than there are open positions, it’s important to do as much as possible to stand out from the competition.

One element of the process that may get …

By Sheila Lillis
Sheila Lillis Associate Director
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2020 Internship and Career Fair

Sacred Heart University held their annual Internship and Career Fair on Oct. 23 from 1-4 p.m., however, unlike previous years this fair was held virtually.

Read more about the Career Fair in the Sacred Heart Newspaper, The Spectrum here:
https://www.shuspectrum.com/archives/features/2020-internship-and-career-fair/

By Mike Twerago
Mike Twerago Director of Operations, Data & Recruitment
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What to Know About Virtual Career Fairs

VIRTUAL CAREER FAIRS, also known as virtual hiring events and online career fairs, are the new normal based on the need for social distancing and proliferation in remote work. These next-gen events, however, have been on the rise for years due …

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Community Network

  • Director of Government Affairs Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health – US
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  • MPA Program. Associate Professor, Department of Government Sacred Heart University
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  • Fulbright Recipient, Serbia Peace Corps Volunteer, Kosovo
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  • Washington, D.C.
  • Academic Advising and Success Specialist Institute of World Politics
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  • Deputy Chief of Police Milford Police Department
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  • Professor and Chairman, Department of Government Sacred Heart University
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  • Candidate for J.D. St. John’s University School of Law
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Gary Turco ’03

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  • State Representative State of Connecticut

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  • Director of Admissions Seton Hall University School of Law
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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.

 

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  • Employment Locations
  • 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:

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