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Human Resources, Sales & Operations

The Human Resources, Sales & Operations Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those interested in working within the human resources/sales/supply chain industries. Tips for success include obtaining an internship paired with the ability to demonstrate leadership, problem solving and communication skills. Learn about academic requirements, internships, student organizations and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field.

Featured Student Internships

  • Human Resource Recruiting Intern, New York Life Insurance Company
  • Sales Intern, Cottages & Gardens
  • HR Intern/Administrative and Special Events Project-Based Assistant, Goodwill of Southern New England
  • Supply Coordinator Intern, Northwell Health
  • Financial Representative Intern, Northwestern Mutual
  • Human Resources Intern, Allure Marketing Group
  • Customer Relationship Advocate Intern, Fidelity Investments
  • Executive Intern, Target

Sample Professions

  • Talent Acquisition
  • Inside Sales Representative
  • HR Generalist
  • Account Executive
  • Account Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Specialist
  • Retail Sales

Emerging Careers 2030: Majors That Will Prepare You for the Future

Written & published by Sacred Heart University

What to study now if you’re curious about where jobs, and opportunities, are headed

The world of work is changing fast, and today’s high school and college students are feeling it. More than …

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Caps, Gowns, and What Comes Next

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Graduating from SHU? Here’s how your alma mater has your back now and into the future

Whether you’re counting down the days or already picturing yourself crossing the stage, graduation is more than …

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SHU Declassified: LinkedIn Survival Guide

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Everything you need to build a standout LinkedIn profile

LinkedIn can feel intimidating—especially when you’re a student trying to figure out what you’re supposed to say about yourself before your career has even …

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Community Network

Kelly Andersen ’14, ’16

Alumni
  • Senior Marketing Associate K2 Advisors
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Tony Macari

Faculty
  • Management Internship Coordinator Sacred Heart University
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Celina Pozzuto ’19

Alumni
  • Senior Legal & Technical Recruiter PearlCare Search Group
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Joshua Shuart

Faculty
  • Sport Management Internship Coordinator Sacred Heart University
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Matthew Telvi ’09

Alumni
  • Global Executive Leadership Recruiting Accenture
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Kirsten Tripodi

Faculty
  • Hospitality Internship Coordinator Sacred Heart University
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Associated Colleges

Jack Welch College of Business & Technology

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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:

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Contact & Location

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

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5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

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