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MENTOR @ SU. Online Alumni Mentoring Program. What’s in it for me?. Career Advice and Guidance Informational Interviewing Resume reviews Organization ‘insider’ information Internships Job shadowing Regional Information NETWORKING. Top 6 reasons you might need a mentor.
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MENTOR @ SU Online Alumni Mentoring Program
What’s in it for me? • Career Advice and Guidance • Informational Interviewing • Resume reviews • Organization ‘insider’ information • Internships • Job shadowing • Regional Information • NETWORKING
Top 6 reasons you might need a mentor • You want to work for a particular company/organization. • You are torn between two different paths. • You want to know the best way to obtain an internship in a particular industry. • You want to find out the ‘culture’ of an organization to see if it is a good fit for you. • You really want to be a consultant but aren’t sure what they really do. • You just landed a job in DC and you need some advice on places to live.
How do I find a mentor? • OrangeLink • Account gives you access • Search the Database • Online and searchable by • Employer • Major • Career Field • Job Function • Location
Which mentor is right for me? • View mentor profiles • Education Information • Employer Information • Geographic Location • ‘Extra’ Information • No contact information • Research companies/organizations • Discuss with program coordinator • Consider more than one
Next Step: Student Orientation • Get to know you • Orientation to services • Ensure Readiness & Appropriateness • Talk about logistics & protocol • Answer your questions • Takes about 30 minutes
Who will I connect with? • 1,500+ Syracuse University alumni • Every School and College • Most Majors • Locations around the country & abroad
Examples of Policy Studies majors • Director of Development, American Constitution Society • Analyst, United States Government Accountability Office • Political Unit Researcher, NBC Universal • Sr. Manager, Centric Consulting • Program Analyst, NYC Department of Homeless Services • Asst. U.S. Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice 26 PS, 61 POLISCI, 21 HIS, 30 IR Search by Major – See the Possibilities!
How can I use Mentor @ SU? • Get an OrangeLink account. • Go to http://students.syr.edu/careerservices to access OrangeLink • Search the database • video tutorial • Make an appointment for Mentor Orientation 315-443-3616 5. Bring your resume with you or e-mail prior to appointment.
SUccess in the City 2009 • Boston • NYC • LA • D.C. • Others TBA Post-graduation networking event brought to you by the local alumni club chapter, the Center for Career Services & the Office of Alumni Relations
Questions? E-mail me at kalux@syr.edu