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

My Year in Career

Published on May 17, 2022

Dear Students, 

Over the past year I had the opportunity to learn and work with Sacred Heart’s Career and Professional Development department. Over that year I was able to learn so much about the professional world and it was the …

By Fernando Pires
Fernando Pires Career Advising & Recruitment Coordinator
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How to Tame Interview Anxiety With 3 Proven Strategies

Published on April 25, 2022

Before becoming a career coach, I spent my twenties as a professional actor. During that period, hustling between auditions and performances, I suddenly began to suffer from a serious case of anxiety. I didn’t know what caused it, but the …

By Fernando Pires
Fernando Pires Career Advising & Recruitment Coordinator
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Organize And Prioritize Resume Keywords in 2022

Published on April 25, 2022

I talk to many clients on a daily basis. And one question pops up more often than others, and that is – What keywords do I need to include in my resume in order to get an XY role? What are …

By Fernando Pires
Fernando Pires Career Advising & Recruitment Coordinator
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Over the past three-years, Sacred Heart averages a 99.4% 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. 

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

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Email
careerdev@sacredheart.edu
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Linda E. McMahon Student Commons
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

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