Special Programs

Mentor Program

The School of Business Administration Mentor Program partners juniors and seniors one-on-one with local professionals for career preparation assistance. Mentors and their protégés meet regularly throughout the academic year to discuss everything from study habits to career choices.

If you participate in the Mentor Program, you can:

Enhance your collegiate experience by working closely with a business executives
Develop a professional network and other important relationships with individuals in the business community, which would typically take years to cultivate.
Learn valuable information about your industry and career of choice from your mentor.
Participate in events and roundtable discussions.

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Enhancing the Undergraduate Experience

As a mentee you will receive advice and support on maintaining a strong work ethic, cultivating a professional attitude, honing effective time management and leveraging other successful work habits. You will also better prepare for job interviews with advice, tips and techniques shared with you by your mentor. Mentors encourage students to watch them in action, teach them how to get the job done and acquaint students with their colleagues and their professional organizations. Hear more about how the program enhances the undergraduate experience from students who have participated.

What Mentors Provide

Advice on career options and fields of interest.
Shared experiences of the realities of a profession.
Discussion about professional associations in his/her industry.
Advice on what he/she would or would not do over again in his/her professional career.
Guidance and support through the process of researching internships/summer positions and permanent jobs.
Exposure to a professional network.
Consultation on résumés, cover letters, and ways to approach a potential employer.
Preparation for interviews.
Introduction to a variety of information and resources to assist you in preparing for a specific career.

Apply to the Mentor Program

The mentee application deadline for the 2017 - 2018 academic year is August 31, 2017.

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