There is a mandatory Orientation in mid-November. 

Prior to the Job Shadow…

• If students are matched, they are expected to participate in the program. If, for any reason, students cannot participate after being matched, notify the Career Center at careers@fairfield.edu immediately so we can match another student.
• Contact the alumni mentor to schedule a convenient job shadow date.
• Research the organization and prepare a list of questions to ask the alumni host.
• Be sure to respond to all correspondence from the alumni mentor in a timely manner.
• Set yourself up in a quiet area where you will not be interrupted.

During the Job Shadow…

• Have a padfolio with a notebook, pen, and access to your resume.
• Dress and speak professionally.
• Be on time (or 5 minutes early).
• Actively listen, learn, ask relevant questions, and take notes.
• Ask for contact information so you can follow up with the alumni/parent mentor.

After the Job Shadow day…

• Send thank you notes to your alumni host(s).
• E-mail photos to careers@fairfield.edu so we can create an online album.

For more information, e-mail the Career Center at careers@fairfield.edu.