the career mentor experience part 1 (fall 2014)
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THE CAREER MENTOR EXPERIENCE
Part 1: Finding a Mentor
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WELCOME!
The Career Mentor Experience• 2-part series• Making connections• Finding career mentors• Mastering networking techniques (online and in-person)
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TODAY’S GOALS
Talk about:• Making connections and finding career
mentors• Understanding the importance of LinkedIn• Using the UB Mentor Program
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80% of jobs/internships are found through making connections.
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CAREER MENTORS
What does that really mean?• A good resume can get you an interview• A good connection can get you a job• You’re on the right path!
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CAREER MENTORS
Who are they?• Professors, supervisors, UB
Alumni/employers
Why are they important?• 80%! But also… informational interviews,
networking, job/internship search preparation, job shadowing
Where can they be found?• Class, work, events, LinkedIn
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How many of you have a LinkedIn?How many of you use your LinkedIn regularly?
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What is LinkedIn good for?• Present yourself in a professional profile• Showcase your education, skills, and
experience – your VIRTUAL resume!• Search for jobs/internships• Connect with others• Learn from those you connect with!
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UB MENTOR PROGRAM
• LinkedIn group for students to connect with career mentors (alumni/employers)
• FREE and open to all UB students (you!)• Group discussions for both mentors and
students to share tips/perspectives• Common group that connects you to
600+ career mentors that want to help!
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UB MENTOR PROGRAM
Hands-on tutorial• Joining the group• Engaging in group discussions• Searching for career mentors• Messaging/connecting with others
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QUESTIONS?
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ACTION STEPS
• Create and/or update your LinkedIn profile• Schedule an Express appointment for
review• Join the UB Mentor Program group• Look for and connect with career mentors• Save the date! Part 2 next week
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PART 2
The Career Mentor ExperiencePart 2: Meeting a MentorThursday, October 233:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.235 Student Union
Panel discussion with UB alumni and employers about networking, both online and in-person.
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UPCOMING EVENTSOct. 29 UB SCHMOOZIN’ FOR
WOMEN IN STEMNetworking event5:30 p.m., Davis Hall Atrium
Nov. 20 UB SCHMOOZIN’ FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSNetworking event5:30 p.m., Location TBD
RSVP on BullsEye
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THANK YOU!
Stefano VerdesotoGraduate AssistantCareer Services259 Capen [email protected](716) 645-2231