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
  • Major (What Can I Do With This Major)/Career Exploration (DiscoverYou) 
  • Resume, cover letter, LinkedIn assistance 
  • Interview preparation
  • Job & Internship Search
  • Graduate School Guidance

First Year

First Year

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Sophomore Year

Sophomore Year

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Junior Year

Junior Year

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Senior Year

Senior Year

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Graduate School

Utilize your career resources!

  • Use Handshake to schedule an appointment with your designated career advisor
  • Explore options of how your graduate degree can advance you professionally
  • Update resume, cover letter and LinkedIn to be sure you are marketing skills, experiences, and qualifications
  • Participate in a mock interview to practice interviewing skills
  • Explore Handshake to search for open positions or internships
  • Meet with a career coach to discuss the job search and job search strategies

Network, Network, Network! 

  • It is estimated that over 85% of jobs are found through networking in the United States, so it is important to network!
  • 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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Published on August 18, 2021

Today, we release our annual Accounting 50, a ranking of the best accounting firms to work for. The ranking is based on a survey of approximately 11,400 accounting professionals, who were asked to rate their firms in several workplace categories, …

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Sacred Heart Grad Starts Career as Pro Gamer

Published on August 9, 2021

A recent Sacred Heart grad has landed himself a contract with a professional gaming management company.

Read more about this here: https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Sacred-Heart-grad-starts-career-as-pro-gamer-16373271.php?src=rdctpartribbon 

By Mike Twerago
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Boost Your Career With Credentials – Here’s How to Pick the Right Ones

Published on July 14, 2021

Boost Your Career With Credentials — Here’s How to Pick the Right Ones

By Patti Moran
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Contact & Location

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

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

Center Hours

Monday 8:30am-6:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-6:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-6:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-6:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm