The Marketing, Public Relations & Fashion Career Community is geared towards providing resources and tools to those interested in working within the communications and creative fields. Some tips for success include obtaining an internship, engaging in campus clubs/organizations as well as strengthening interpersonal skills. Learn about professional options, internships, and other ways to help provide you with a competitive edge upon entering the field.

#OpenToWork: Are LinkedIn Photo Frames Actually Helpful?

By Alana Chinn

“The biggest red flag on LinkedIn is the ‘open to work’ symbol.” This hot take is brought to you by former Google recruiter Nolan Church.

And the dialogue continues. As I browse through my LinkedIn feed, there …

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LinkedIn Headshots & Reviews

On Wednesday April 24, 2024, The Center for Career and Professional Development hosted a LinkedIn Headshots and Review session open to all students. There were just about 70 attendees who had the opportunity to get their headshot professionally taken so …

By Elizabeth Kilmer
Elizabeth Kilmer Graduate Assistant
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5 Tips For Maximizing Your Summer Internship

By Jennifer Lotito, Contributor

Congratulations! You just landed a coveted summer internship at your dream company or organization. Now it’s your turn to maximize that valuable opportunity to the fullest.

Here are five tips to ensure you get the most …

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  • Associate Dean of Academic Affairs - College of Arts & Sciences Sacred Heart University
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  • Internship Coordinator - Fashion Marketing & Merchandising Sacred Heart University
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  • Associate Professor - Marketing Sacred Heart University
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  • Internship Instructor - Communications & Media Sacred Heart University
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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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