Fairfield University's Shadow A Stag Programs
Alumni Job Shadow and

Career Exploration 

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The Alumni Job Shadow program (for juniors and seniors) and Career Exploration program (for first-year students and sophomores) are valuable opportunities for students of all class years to learn directly from successful alumni and parents about their studies and activities while in college and how they navigated the transition from college to career.

To participate, alumni and students complete a brief registration form (see registration buttons above), which provides the information needed to create matches based on industry interests and location.

Once the matching is complete, alumni, parents, and students will be notified, then students reach out to their match to schedule a career conversation. These career conversations can take place in person or virtually in a variety of formats :

  • Office Visit: Host a student for a half-day or full-day at your workplace.
  • Lunch Meeting: Meet a student for a career-focused conversation over lunch.
  • Virtual Session: Set up a video call for an industry informational session.

Contact the University Career Center at careers@fairfield.edu if you have any questions.

Alumni Feedback from the Job Shadow Program 

(A career exploration program for juniors and seniors) 

"Having the student in the office was great, he was very involved and interested. We had meetings with many people here and we all enjoyed sharing our experiences with him." 

— D. Lopez ’17 

"I enjoy connecting with current Stags and speaking candidly about the job search process and life after graduation. I love how engaged the student(s) are that alumni are connected with!" 

 — K. Goodfellow ’18 

 Student Feedback 

"I learned the job you search for is not always the job you get, but the job you take may end up being a good fit for you." 

— Class of ’24 

 Alumni Feedback from the Career Exploration Program 

 (A career exploration program for first-year and sophomore students) 

"My student match was extremely inquisitive, engaged and has a bright future ahead. It was clear she appreciated and found value in the program." 

 — D. Graziano 

"It was really nice to hear about the opportunities my mentee was considering and to spend the time talking through options." 

 — J. Claydon 

 Student Feedback 

 "I learned that it is never too late to decide what you want to do and make it happen! Also, how helpful the University career center can be in securing a job!!" 

 — Class of '26