Student Expectations

There is a mandatory Orientation in mid-November. There will be a “returner” Orientation for students who participated last year.

If students are matched, they are expected to participate in the program. If, for any reason, students cannot participate after being matched, notify ACDC 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.
Plan transportation and allow plenty of time for traffic, etc.

Bring a padfolio with a notebook, pen, and copies of your resume.
Dress and speak professionally.
Arrive on time (or 5 minutes early).
Spend the day actively listening, learning, asking relevant questions, and taking notes.
Ask for business cards of anyone you meet with during the day so you can follow up with them.
Take some photos of you and your alumni host in front of a company sign and during other activities.

Send thank you notes to your alumni host and anyone else you met during the Job Shadow day.
E-mail photos to acdc@fairfield.edu so we can create an online album.

For more information, e-mail Kim Nickolenko, Director of Internships, or call 203-254-4081.