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Current Students

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
  • Resume & cover letter support
  • Job, internship & graduate school guidance
  • Job skill development
  • Industry-specific panel discussions
  • Networking events
  • On-campus interviews & resume referrals
  • Interview preparation
  • Connections to SHU alumni
  • Career & internship fairs
  • Professional headshots
  • Career & major exploration

Class Year Action Plans

First Year
Sophomore Year
Junior Year
Senior Year

Graduate Students

• 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

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Contact & Location

Phone
(203) 371-7971
Email
careerdev@sacredheart.edu
Address

Linda E. McMahon Student Commons, 2nd Floor
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

Center Hours

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