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

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20 HR Podcasts for Human Resources Professionals

Published on March 4, 2022

Introduction

Podcasts can provide listeners with the chance to easily digest information while on the go. Whether you’re on your morning commute, cleaning the house on a Saturday afternoon, or on your evening walk, podcasts are readily available during your …

By Fernando Pires

The Everything Guide to Working as an HR Manager

Published on March 3, 2022

Have you ever wanted to:

Help someone land their dream job at a company they’ll absolutely love?
Help a coworker negotiate the raise they deserve or arrange a more flexible schedule so they can go to culinary school on the …

How to navigate your way through American workplace culture

Published on February 25, 2022

The United States is often perceived as a country of hard workers. This belief is deeply rooted in the “American Dream” ideology that equality is available to everyone, regardless of their background, if they are willing to work hard for …

By Sheila Lillis

Kelly Andersen ’14/’16

Alumni

Marketing Director Wealth Continuum Group

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Kati Csizmadia ’15

Alumni

Talent Acquisition Consultant Barnum Financial Group

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Tony Macari

Faculty

Management Internship Coordinator Sacred Heart University

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Celina Pozzuto ’19

Alumni

Human Resources Coordinator Tauck

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Joshua Shuart

Faculty

Sport Management Internship Coordinator Sacred Heart University

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Matthew Telvi ’09

Alumni

Team Lead, Executive Search TritonExec

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Kirsten Tripodi

Faculty

Hospitality Internship Coordinator Sacred Heart University

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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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