Graduate Students

Welcome Graduate Students! Your Sacred Heart University Graduate Degree will further enhance your intellectual and personal development, while expanding the opportunities available to you. The Center for Career & Professional Development provides customized tools and resources to help navigate your professional path, while effectively marketing your experiences and background.  Whether you are seeking to advance professionally, transition careers, or simply further your education, the Center for Career & Professional Development is here to assist you along the way!

The Center for Career & Professional Development provides:

    • One-on-One career coaching
    • Resume, cover letter, LinkedIn assistance
    • Interview preparation
    • Job & Internship Search
    • Job Skill development
    • Specialized programming & panels- Check out our events here!
    • Industry specific career/internship fairs 
    • Online job portal Handshake
    • And many more resources!

*Be on the lookout for new customized webinars and virtual resources!

Job Shadow Testimonial: Chloe Lal

“I shadowed my match yesterday and it was unbelievable. I had so much fun and tried to take in as much information as I could while forming new relationships with the faculty and players. I came in with a bunch of questions and my match was able to answer all of them, and he gave me a tour of the state-of-the-art practice facility. It was definitely a dream come true and a once in a lifetime experience I will never forget.” -Chloe Lal, Class of 2021, shadowed an alum who now works for the Boston Celtics as a Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer

By Corey Stokes
Corey Stokes Associate Director of Career Student Engagement
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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-6:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-6:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-6:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-6:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm