Fairfield University Dolan School of Business career panel to feature executives from sports marketing, social media, fashion retailing, and brand management

Fairfield University Dolan School of Business career panel to feature executives from sports marketing, social media, fashion retailing, and brand management

Image: T Schmalzl What: An event featuring area professionals from social media, sports marketing, consulting, fashion retailing and brand management firms will be held to help Fairfield University students explore career paths in this challenging job market. The career panel will feature executives from growth areas where employment opportunities are increasing. "This event speaks to Fairfield's goal of making students career ready," said Rajasree K. Rajamma Ph.D. , chair, the Department of Marketing at the Dolan School of Business . "They can receive direction from seasoned professionals, especially helpful in times such as these."

When: Thursday, March 29, 5:15 p.m.

Who: The panelists will include:

Where: Dolan School of Business Dining Room, on the Fairfield campus.

Why: A free, student-managed event, it is being organized by the Marketing Club, with the support of the Department of Marketing. Marketing is the biggest major in the Dolan School of Business, and one of the largest minors at Fairfield. "The larger objective of this career panel is to inspire students to reach for their goals and pursue their dreams," said faculty member John Neal.

Images: top) Thomas Schmalzl; bottom) Linda Boff

Posted On: 03-20-2012 11:03 AM

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