Welcome, Faculty & Staff! The Center for Career & Professional Development is excited to collaborate with you on helping prepare your students for the world of work. We welcome your partnership and look forward to getting to know you and your students. Faculty & Staff engagement is the cornerstone of our department’s best practices.

Career Coaches are available to present on the following career topics in the classroom:

  • Overview of services & resources
  • Resumes, cover letters & LinkedIn
  • Interviewing & networking skills
  • Job & internship search

We can offer brief presentations or fill an entire class period.

Located in the Center for Career & Professional Development, the Career Lab is a new modular space for faculty to collaborate with our professional staff.

Collaboration opportunities include workshops, staff and/or departmental office hours, professional headshot events, and more.

The Career Lab can be designed to your specific event. The space holds up to 20 people.

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Phone
(203) 371-7971
Address

Linda E. McMahon Student Commons, 2nd Floor
5151 Park Avenue
Fairfield, CT 06825

Center Hours

Monday 8:30am-5:00pm
Tuesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Wednesday 8:30am-5:00pm
Thursday 8:30am-5:00pm
Friday 8:30am-5:00pm