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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!

Why College Freshmen Should Start Searching For Internships Early

By Colleen Batchelder, Contributor
Forbes.com

If you’re like most first-year college students right now, you may be thinking, “Life is good, my courses are all set, and there’s nothing else on the horizon except for next weekend’s beach blanket bingo …

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5 In-Demand Careers in Education

Written & Published by Sacred Heart University

Learn about potential opportunities and the degrees needed to get there

If you are looking for a career rooted in service and are dedicated to shaping the next generation of leaders, visionaries and …

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No Work Experience? Here’s What to Highlight Instead

By: Keith Spencer, Career Expert via College Recruiter

How am I supposed to get a job when I don’t have anything to put on my resume?

It’s a common concern for college students and recent grads. If even entry-level roles …

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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-4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am-4:30pm
Friday 8:30am-1:00pm