Friends of Fairfield Athletics

Friends of Fairfield Athletics Career Night

Monday, February 27, 2012
7:00 – 9:00 pm
Kelley Center, Fairfield University

The Spring 2012 Student Athlete Career Night will focus on networking skills. After a short panel introduction of former athlete alumni from various industries, we will break out into a speed networking format where the student athletes will practice their pitches and learn how to make their best first impression. 

We need alumni former athletes to help support this event. Please contact Julie Tuozzoli ’85 at jtuozzoli@fairfield.edu to sign up.

On Thursday, October 13 the Friends of Fairfield Athletics, along with the University Career Planning Center and Alumni Office, hosted a Career Night at the Kelley Center.  The event featured 20 mentors – University alums and friends – and two 90 minutes sessions designed to help current student-athletes succeed in getting jobs.

“Tonight was very successful,” said senior men’s basketball player Sean Crawford.  “I learned a lot more about my resume and just networking and being able to get the word out and what opportunities might come from a little conversation.”

The first session of the evening concentrated on resume building and putting the best foot forward in a resume.  The second session was geared towards interview skills, with mentors sharing tips on questions that might be asked and how important demeanor and appearance can be.  Both sessions concluded with a networking period, where student-athletes and mentors were able to get to know each other better.

The key to the success of the night was the dedication of the Friends of Athletics in taking time out of their professional and personal schedules to come back to campus and spend time sharing their wisdom.

“It’s really great that they come back,” senior field hockey player Marit Westenberg said.  “It is great to have connections like this and I would love to give it back when I am a graduate.”

The Career Planning Center and Friends of Athletics has numerous such events planned for the remainder of the academic year.  Any alumni that are interested in being part of a future event should contact Julie Tuozzoli (email).

Friends of Athletics, Alumni Career Services and  Career Planning present:

Student Athlete Career Night

Date:   October 13, 2011

Tactical Skills Workshop and Networking with Alumni

Time:   6:00 – 7:30      Sophomores and Juniors who need help with their resumes

7:30 – 9:00      Juniors and Seniors who need help with interviewing skills

Opening remarks from young alumni about the importance of preparing well in advance of graduation.

Goal:   To get student athletes prepared for the upcoming recruiting season, internships and career planning while providing valuable guidance and contact with former Fairfield athletes alumni volunteers in a wide variety of career fields. We plan to match up each student with an alumna/us in their career field of choice in a small group setting.

Participation: Career Planning will advertise the event across campus. We are requesting the help from all coaches to encourage their teams to attend the session that makes most sense for the student.

Coaches:         Advanced Sign Up is required. Signup sheets will be provided. Most importantly, encouraging your student athletes to attend and prepare. Recruiting alumni volunteers – volunteer form is attached. All volunteers can be forwarded to Julie Tuozzoli jtuozzoli@fairfield.edu.

Students:        Preparation Worksheet will be provided with the signup sheets.

Resume Session:     

Must come to event with a draft resume or list of skills, leadership roles, summer jobs, GPA, Major.

Interview Session:  

Must bring a resume and be prepared to have career conversations with the alumni.

Are you an alum that can volunteer to help out on Career Night?  Fill out our Volunteer Form for Student Athlete Career Night and return to jtuozzoli@fairfield.edu

“From the Locker Room to the Board Room”

Preparing for life after college – Friends of Lacrosse, Friends of Soccer, Career Planning and Alumni Relations have teamed up to present this interactive student-athlete/ alumni career night on February 22, 2011. Together with over 20 alumni athletes, students will learn how to highlight their many talents and make themselves stand out amongst the competition through their resumes and interview skills. Over 100 students are expected and will get the chance to network, practice interviewing and learn valuable professional advice from top athlete alums.

For more information contact:

Julie Tuozzoli ’85
Director, Alumni Career Services

Fairfield University
1073 North Benson Road
Fairfield, Conn. 06824
p. (203) 254.4000 x 3416

jtuozzoli@fairfield.edu