The Fairfield Dolan Graduate Professional Development Series is a comprehensive program designed to give students a competitive edge in the workforce. The program is optional, but highly encouraged for all graduate business students. Through the program, students will focus on the following professional development areas:
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:
Essential Skills
Complete one of the following LinkedIn Learning courses to help strengthen your essential/soft skills.
Graduate students must complete a short survey on Life@Fairfield following the course to receive credit.
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.
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.
Career Advancement
Students will complete one of the following LinkedIn Learning courses to aid in their career advancement and must complete a survey following the training to receive credit.
Career Outcomes
Today’s graduate student must be prepared with skills to last a lifetime of job searches and career shifts. Fairfield Dolan’s close partnerships with nationally recognized companies and successful alumni will open the door to top notch learning opportunities and lifelong connections. Whether students are looking to start their career, advance their career, or pivot to another career, Dolan will provide students with the necessary skills and resources to succeed.
Our graduates are employed at top companies, including:
98% of Dolan graduate students are employed within 6 months of graduation. Our alumni are employed at the following companies:
MS in Business Analytics Graduates
Cannondale
Deloitte
Enterprise
EY
Factset
Indeed.com
KPMG
Lockheed Martin
Otis Elevator Co
PwC
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Vineyard Vines
MS in Finance Graduates
Archdiocese of Boston
Chatsworth Securities
Cronus Partners LLC
Legg Mason
Lumesis, Inc
Merrill Lynch
PIMCO
Stellarware
U.S. Bank
Webster Bank
Winged Keel Group
MS in Accounting Graduates
Crowe
Deloitte
EY
Fiserv
Friedman LLP
Grant Thornton LLP
KPMG
PwC
RSM US LLP
Town of Fairfield
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Graduates
Barrington Media Group
Deloitte
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Edgewell Personal Care
FactSet
Gannon University
Havas Media Group
Mastercard
Morgan Stanley
Sikorsky
UnitedHealth Group
William & Mary