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 March 8, 2024

By Melanie Pincus and Ali Follman

Political science majors understand, promote and debate political arguments, and become strong writers, speakers and critical thinkers.

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Why Pursue A Career In Finance? And What To Consider Before You Start

Published on March 8, 2024

By Matt Whittle

Individuals with analytical minds and strong attention to detail make good candidates for in-demand careers in finance. This field offers many roles beyond trading on the stock exchange floor, though many positions still include financial forecasting and …

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STEM Careers

Published on February 9, 2024

By Christina Payne

Interested in learning more about careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? Click for information about opportunities for education.

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs open the door to many different careers, including opportunities in …

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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