Dolan Graduate Professional Development

Resume

Students will learn how to refresh their resume so it reflects their graduate coursework, accomplishments, and skills.Students will submit their resume for review on Life@Fairfield and are encouraged to watch Resume Makeover on LinkedIn Learning prior to seeking review.

LinkedIn Profile

Students will develop and submit their LinkedIn profiles for review on Life@Fairfield. Profiles must include the following:

• Profile picture
• Customized URL
• Headline
• Summary
• Education
• Experience

Technical Skills

Students will complete one of several LinkedIn Learning courses to help strengthen their technical/hard skills. Students must complete a short survey on Life@Fairfield to receive credit.

• Creating Business Budgets
• Excel for Corporate Finance Professionals
• Excel for Marketers
• Introduction to Formulas and Functions
• Learning Git and Github

Alumni and Networking Events

We offer many networking opportunities for students to meet with alumni, employers, and community partners. This is a mutually beneficial opportunity that allows students to learn about potential careers, internships, and job opportunities while employers look for potential talent.

• Business Analytics Showcase
• Women in Leadership
• Etiquette Dinner
• Dean’s Executive Forum
• Dolan Lecture
• Fairfield StartUp Reception and Showcase

Leadership Coaching by BetterManager

Fairfield Dolan has partnered with BetterManager to offer personalized leadership coaching for MBA and other graduate students. Aligning with our newly revised, highly customizable MBA curriculum, this leadership coaching program, via a competitive application process, will prepare students for their next phase of professional and career growth.

BetterManager leadership coaching supports Fairfield Dolan’s mission of developing ethical leaders and well-rounded persons by offering four personalized coaching sessions. The content of each session will complement the services offered by the Dolan Career Development Center and the Dolan Professional Development Series.

Professional Co-Op Programs with The Hartford and Synchrony

Fairfield Dolan has partnered with both The Hartford and Synchrony, two Fortune 500 companies, to develop co-op programs for graduate students, particularly those interested in the business analytics fields. These opportunities immerse Fairfield graduate students in a real-life work environment, working with employees as part of a team. The Programs offer flexible remote positions ranging from 35 – 40 hours per week during a 6 – 9 month engagement.

Paid Co-Op Program Student Benefits

• Gain practical work experience in areas that complement students’ strengths, interests, and coursework
• Actively learn and thrive as a responsible team member in the “real world”
• Establish contacts in the workplace for networking and potential employment opportunities
• Develop the marketable skills necessary for success in the workplace