Student Resources

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Last updated: Aug 07, 2023 by Cathleen Borgman

Career Center Communications

Students should be on the lookout for important e-mails from Stags4Hire@fairfield.edu and careers@fairfield.edu about upcoming career events and job and internship opportunities. Don't forget to check Life@fairfield regularly as well. 

Career Closet

The Career Closet is available to students who would like to borrow professional attire for the Career Fair or other professional events. Contact the Career Center at careers@fairfield.edu to make an appointment to visit the closet. All items are dry cleaned when returned. 

Career Peer Advisors

Students can meet with trained Career Peer Advisors (CPAs) who can help create or update their resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. 

-    Times vary by semester, typically Monday - Thursday, 1 - 4 PM. 

Employer Networking

The Career Center hosts a wide range of programs to assist students with career exploration and networking. Students can check Life@fairfield and Stags4Hire for details about Career Fairs, Mock Interview Days, Sophomore Success, and Senior Launch. Employer events take place on campus at Info Sessions, Coffee Chats, and Lunch ‘n Learns and off campus on Stags in the City employer visits.

Interview Rooms

Students can reserve a private interview room in Interview Alley in the Kelley Center. These rooms can be used for in-person, phone, or virtual interviews. Students can contact the Career Center at 203-254-4081 or careers@fairfield.edu to make a reservation. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interview Prep

Interview Prep  (https://fairfield.interviewprep.app) helps students prepare for job interviews 24/7. Students can practice whenever and wherever, watch, assess and share interviews, choose from thousands of questions, see and hear themselves online, and get expert advice on-demand.

LinkedIn Photo Booth

Students can have a professional-looking photo taken to create or update their LinkedIn profile. Students should contact the Career Center at 203-254-4081 or careers@fairfield.edu to schedule an appointment.

LiquidCompass

LiquidCompass (liquidcompass.com/institutions/fairfieldnursing) is a powerful job search tool to find healthcare jobs. Students can search a comprehensive national database of jobs that fit their criteria such as specialty, employer, and location. Students can apply, save searches, and set job alerts.

Resume Printing

Students can email the Career Center during business hours to arrange a time to have their resumes printed on quality stationery.

Stags4Hire

Visit Stags4Hire regularly to learn about and apply for excellent job and internship opportunities with regional and national organizations! To activate or update your account, visit my.Fairfield.edu and select the Stags4Hire icon.

Vault

Vault (/wiki/spaces/ITSKB/pages/30344677) is an online reference students can use with their job and internship placement and career preparation needs whenever and wherever they want.  

Workshops

Workshops cover topics such as developing resumes, preparing for video interviews, getting ready for career fairs, and tips for creating a LinkedIn profile. Students should check Stags4Hire and Life@Fairfield for the schedule.