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Career Preparation

Fairfield provides comprehensive support services, programming, and resources aimed at career readiness and professional growth.  The Center promotes self-efficacy, resiliency, and a greater sense of community while fostering intellectual contributions, social awareness, and responsibility.

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Essential Resources

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    Career Peer Advisor Program

    Do you want to help other Stags prepare for their professional future? You may be perfect for our Career Advisor program.

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    Events & Career Fairs

    Fairfield hosts professional events and career fairs to connect students to professional opportunities. Learn more here.

Pay us a visit

The University Career Center is ready to help with whatever you need.

Center Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Drop-in Hours: 1-4 p.m., Monday-Thursday

Check Life@Fairfield for our current schedule

Schedule Appointment

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First Destination Report

Unsure of your next step? We're here to guide you.

Career Development Timeline

How we can help

Career staff in the University Career Center and School Centers work with undergraduate and graduate students as well as alumni. We are committed to helping Stags throughout their career development process and encouraging students to explore all of the University's career offerings. We can help students to:

  • Explore potential majors and careers
  • Develop and improve resumes
  • Hone interview skills
  • Evolve networking skills
  • Find opportunities for post-graduate service
  • Select and apply to graduate or professional school
  • Plan and conduct an internship or full-time job search

Fairfield's career offices also host workshops, panels, career fairs, and more designed to enhance students' skills and expose them to various industries and professional opportunities.

Contact Us

Contact your school's career counselors for assistance with career planning, resumes, LinkedIn profiles, virtual interviewing preparation, and much more.

Information for Graduate Students

Career development is a continuous process that goes well past the undergraduate and graduate years. The University Career Center understands the varied needs of its graduate students and alumni and offers comprehensive career support resources, including:

  • One-on-one appointments
  • Assistance in exploring interests
  • Help with developing professional skills
  • Connections with prospective employers and alumni through information sessions, career fairs, and webinars

Graduate Student Outcome Reports

Every year, the Career Center releases a Graduate Student Outcomes Report, which provides a summary of post-graduation activities based on surveys completed by Fairfield graduate students within six months of graduation. See how Fairfield University prepares students to thrive in an ever-changing global market.

  • 2023 Report

    View the 2023 Graduate Students Outcomes Report

  • 2022 Report

    View the 2022 Graduate Students Outcomes Report

College of Arts and Sciences, Office of Career & Professional Development

Canisius Hall

Steph Gallo
Steph Gallo, MS
Director of Career Planning, Office of Career and Professional Development, College of Arts and Sciences
Kimberly L. Nickolenko
Kimberly L. Nickolenko, MA
Director of Career Engagement, Office of Career and Professional Development, College of Arts and Sciences

Dolan Career Development Center

Dolan Center, 205

Sarah Bollinger
Senior Director, Dolan Career Development Center

University Career Center

Kelley Welcome Center

Deirdre Bennett
Deirdre Bennett
Associate Director, Career Center and Employer Engagement
Cathleen M. Borgman
Cathleen M. Borgman
Director & Career Center
Susanne M. Quinlivan
Susanne M. Quinlivan
Associate Director, Career Services
Sandra Toth
Sandra Toth
Recruitment Coordinator

Learn More

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