Employer Engagement

Partner with Fairfield Dolan Talent

Fairfield Dolan students are in high demand. Ninety-nine percent of our undergraduate students are employed or pursuing graduate studies within six months of graduation, and 99% of graduate students are employed within six months of graduation.

Employers consistently value Dolan students for their Jesuit Catholic foundation, strong liberal arts background, and hands-on business experience. With an average of 1.5 internships completed per student, Dolan graduates are principled, collaborative, and work-ready leaders ready to make an impact from day one.

How to Engage

Partnering with the Dolan Career Development Center gives your organization access to high-performing business talent and multiple ways to build your campus presence.

Engagement Opportunities

• Post on Stags4Hire (Handshake). Learn More
• Offer Micro-Internships through Parker Dewey. Get Started
• Sign up for a Snack n’ Chat
• Participate in the Resume Expo
• Join Dolan’s Mock Interview Day
• Connect on the Fairfield Dolan Professional Network on LinkedIn

Snack n’ Chat with Students

Snack n’ Chat: Boost Your Brand and Recruit Top Talent

Our version of a traditional coffee chat, Snack n’ Chat events offer employers the chance to connect directly with undergraduate and graduate students in the high-traffic Dolan School of Business lobby

Tabling at Fairfield Dolan allows your company to meet motivated students seeking internships and full-time opportunities’ and increase your brand visibility on Fairfield’s campus.

Recruiting Activities

We offer personalized guidance to help you plan on-campus or virtual recruiting activities tailored to your organization’s goals. Common engagement opportunities include:

• Hosting a Professional Pathways Trip (hosting Fairfield University on-site)
• Presenting a workshop or serving on a career panel
• Connecting with business student clubs for targeted networking and visibility

Our team is always open to creative, customized strategies to help you connect with Fairfield Dolan students.

Success Stories: Engaging with Fairfield Dolan Students

Connect with Us

Interested in partnering with Fairfield Dolan? Contact the Dolan Career Development Center at dolancenter@fairfield.edu to discuss engagement opportunities or schedule a consultation with our employer relations team.

For additional opportunities to engage with our students, please contact the University Career Center at careers@fairfield.edu.

Fairfield University is a proud member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and adheres to all NACE recruiting standards and practices. The Dolan Career Development Center is committed to maintaining professional standards in recruiting and career development as set forth by NACE. These standards are the benchmark of the profession. For more information, please see NACE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS.

Fairfield University also abides by NACE’s Principles for Ethical Professional Practice. Employers requesting access to students through the services of the Dolan Career Development Center are expected to abide by these principles, which may be reviewed at principles for employment professionals. Fairfield Dolan does not discriminate against students on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, or disability or handicap in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies, and scholarship programs. The School expects corporate partners to maintain the same practices.