Welcome Students! The Center for Career & Professional Development here at Sacred Heart University is excited to work with you to transition from campus to career. Studies show, those students who take advantage of their career center, early on – reported greater satisfaction in their choice of profession. We want you to not only be prepared – but to stand out!

The Center for Career & Professional Development is here to help you with….

  • One-on-one career coaching
  • Major exploration- What Can I Do With This Major
  • Career exploration – DiscoverYOU 
  • Resume & cover letter support
  • Job, internship & graduate school guidance
  • Industry-specific panel discussions
  • Networking events
  • Job Skill development
  • On-campus interviews & resume referrals
  • Interview preparation
  • Connections to SHU alumni
  • Career & internship fairs

• Use Handshake to schedule an appointment with your designated career coach, search for jobs/internships & view upcoming events
• Update your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn to be sure you are marketing your skills, experiences, and qualifications
• Explore options of how your graduate degree can advance you professionally
• Participate in a mock interview to practice interviewing skills

It is estimated that over 85% of jobs are found through networking in the United States…
• Build your professional network by using Pioneers Connect to engage with SHU students and Alumni
• Use LinkedIn and the LinkedIn Alumni search to make connections and network with SHU alums all over the world to make connections and network with SHU alums all over the world

How We Found Our Internship: Tips for Winter Break Success

By Tessa Carminucci & Angelina Lanni

As graduate assistants in the Center for Career and Professional Development and current MBA students, we’ve been in your shoes—navigating the internship search while balancing school, life, and other priorities. In this blog, we’re …

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Learn to Intern | 11.5.24

This past month, the Center for Career and Professional Development hosted the Learn to Intern Panel, in which selected speakers provided insight into a diverse array of professional experiences ranging from those in the healthcare field, to public relations. Moderated …

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10 Tips to Make the Most of your College Career Fair

Handshake | Blog

All the advice you need to succeed before, during, and after your career fair.

Career fairs offer many opportunities to advance your career search. It’s a chance to practice your networking skills and get comfortable having professional conversations. …

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Phone
(203) 371-7971
Address

Linda E. McMahon Student Commons
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

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Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm