The Career Mentor Experience Part 1 (Fall 2014)
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This document discusses the importance of career mentors and networking. It recommends connecting with mentors on LinkedIn and joining the UB Mentor Program group to engage with over 600 career mentors. Attending the Part 2 event the following week will allow listening to a panel of UB alumni discuss networking techniques both online and offline. The document also lists upcoming networking events and provides contact information for the graduate assistant from Career Services for any additional questions.
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The Career Mentor Experience Part 1 (Fall 2014)
- 1. Part 1: Finding a Mentor
- 2. The Career Mentor Experience • 2-part series • Making connections • Finding career mentors • Mastering networking techniques (online and in-person)
- 3. Talk about: • Making connections and finding career mentors • Understanding the importance of LinkedIn • Using the UB Mentor Program
- 5. 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!
- 6. 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
- 7. How many of you have a LinkedIn? How many of you use your LinkedIn regularly?
- 8. 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!
- 10. • 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!
- 11. Hands-on tutorial • Joining the group • Engaging in group discussions • Searching for career mentors • Messaging/connecting with others
- 13. • 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
- 14. The Career Mentor Experience Part 2: Meeting a Mentor Thursday, October 23 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 235 Student Union Panel discussion with UB alumni and employers about networking, both online and in-person.
- 15. Oct. 29 UB SCHMOOZIN’ FOR WOMEN IN STEM Networking event 5:30 p.m., Davis Hall Atrium Nov. 20 UB SCHMOOZIN’ FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Networking event 5:30 p.m., Location TBD RSVP on BullsEye
- 16. Stefano Verdesoto Graduate Assistant Career Services 259 Capen Hall guidover@buffalo.edu (716) 645-2231