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.

A 100-Day Plan for Your First Job Out of College

By Roxanne Calder

You studied and worked hard, got your degree, and secured a full-time job. Congratulations! You’re onto the next stage of adulthood: building your career. But where do you even begin? Anyone who’s been there will tell you …

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#OpenToWork: Are LinkedIn Photo Frames Actually Helpful?

By Alana Chinn

“The biggest red flag on LinkedIn is the ‘open to work’ symbol.” This hot take is brought to you by former Google recruiter Nolan Church.

And the dialogue continues. As I browse through my LinkedIn feed, there …

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LinkedIn Headshots & Reviews

On Wednesday April 24, 2024, The Center for Career and Professional Development hosted a LinkedIn Headshots and Review session open to all students. There were just about 70 attendees who had the opportunity to get their headshot professionally taken so …

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  • 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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  • Education Program Specialist US Department of Education
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  • Washington, D.C.
  • Academic Programs Manager, Adjunct Professor 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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  • 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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  • Top Employers
  • Starting Salary
  • 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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