Thinking about going to grad school after graduation? Are you also thinking about where to start when looking for your first job?
You can find all of these answers and more through Sacred Heart University’s Post-Graduate Leadership Programs Recruitment Week.
“Students simply needed to register through Handshake. Also, all sessions carried a casual tone, allowing students to engage in discussion by asking questions along the way,” said Patti Moran, Director of Career Programming & Exponential Learning.
Sacred Heart University’s Center for Career & Professional Development hosted a recruitment week from March 8-12 to educate Sacred Heart students of the graduating class on their options for post-graduation.
“This week is designed to virtually educate SHU students on a variety of competitive leadership, rotational and early career programs offered after college,” said the event’s official website.
This allowed students to find their path for post-graduation.
“Many of the companies that we partner with, in particular mid- to large-scale organizations, offer leadership and rotational programs to recent college graduates. These competitive programs require approximately a 1- to 2 ½-year commitment where candidates will rotate among various departments or corporate locations, receive active professional mentorship and training, and engage within the company in various capacities,” said Moran. “The Center for Career & Professional Development decided to host a week dedicated to these programs, allowing companies to showcase their recruitment timeline and offerings in a variety of ways.”
The recruitment week held a variety of virtual events for students who are graduating this year and even for recent alumni to help prepare their leadership skills for the real world. The week’s main event was MLB/NHL interview opportunities.
“View and database live baseball and/or hockey game broadcasts, MLB/NHL Network studio programming, exclusive shoot footage, archival footage from the MLB library, etc., using the DIAMOND Logging System,” said the professional development’s website.
This granted students the opportunity to get a jump start on their career journey and get their foot in the door for real-life job experience.
“In addition, the MLB and NHL Network offered pre-selected interviews for candidates interested in their post-graduate Logger and Broadcast Associate positions,” said Moran.
Leadership is something very prominent that companies look for, especially when it comes to the workforce and job world after college.
Some students also plan to go the non-traditional graduate school or work force route after graduation.
“My plans for post-graduation entail moving to St. Louis, Mo. to work for a non-profit organization called L’Arche. I will be a live-in assistant (live in a community home among people with and without intellectual disabilities) in this inter-faith community,” said senior Jenna Calabrese. “I will assist with the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual care of the adult ‘core members’ (individuals with intellectual disabilities).”
Most Sacred Heart University students are actively thinking about what that next step is going to be after they complete and receive their undergraduate degree. A lot of Sacred Heart students pursue grad school to either carry on their education or to receive a graduate degree.
“I am actually doing the one-year master’s SCPR program here at Sacred Heart. I plan to hopefully be working as well,” said senior Nicola Pareg.
Senior students at Sacred Heart University have different plans for when their time is done as undergrads. The Center of Career and Professional Development offers strong guidance and aid to all undergraduates to make sure they are ready to enter the post-grad world.
“Student participation and faculty support have been tremendous,” said Moran. “We have seen representation across various majors and class years from all colleges.”
