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.  Learn about academic requirements, internships, student organizations and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field. 

Sample Professions Include:

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

Tips/Strategies for Success:

  • Volunteer/obtain part-time work experience working within your field of interest
  • Demonstrate leadership, creativity and the ability to work collaboratively as a team
  • Strengthen interpersonal and communication skills 
  • Job Shadow and expand your professional network 
  • Investigate educational requirements, explore graduate school options

4 Virtual Networking Tips for Your Job Search

December 20, 2021

Networking isn’t just about finding a job. Strategic and effective networking can help you gain insights about yourself, and can be a source of support and strength as you navigate the peaks and valleys of a job search. Building relationships …

By Lisa Dubler - Idealist Careers
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The Big Post-Covid Interview Question You’re Not Expecting—Plus, the Right Answer

November 17, 2021

For many people, the past year has been among the most difficult of their lives. But for others, including branding and marketing expert Vince Thompson, it’s been the exact opposite.

“This has been the greatest year of my life,” says Thompson, the …

By Derek Loosvelt - Vault
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A Graduate Degree That Pays Off: The M.B.A.

November 16, 2021

By Patrick Thomas and Andrea Fuller

Oct. 27, 2021 5:30 am ET

A Wall Street Journal analysis of federal student loan data found 98% of programs leave students with manageable debt loads

Borrowing money to go back to graduate school can be …

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Over the past three-years, Sacred Heart averages a 99.3% overall placement rate, with a 90% overall response rate. 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. We are currently collecting data for the 2021 & 2022 student cohorts. 

Check out our Class of 2019 First-Destination Infographic here!

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SHU Pioneers pursue a variety of careers paths after graduation; most recent respondents indicated they are:

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