What are you looking for in a mentor? Rate the traits below on a scale of 1-5, (5 highest) Note: you may have more than one 5, but save that score for the most crucial factors. General interest in the program: Their experience in your field of interest Their enthusiasm for the field Their desire to help current students Their established network in the field Their access to job leads in the field Their willingness to have ongoing contact with you
How important is it that they undertake key alumni mentoring tasks: Meet with me once in person, preferably in the fall Be available for monthly update calls about 15 minutes in length Assess my competitiveness for the field Offer suggestions and strategies to improve weak areas Provide information about the job (job tasks, typical day, skills, outlook) Provide a network of contacts Plan a strategy for the best points of entry into the field
Please check any of the following you hope your mentor will provide: Résumé critique Practice phone interview Job leads Make preliminary contact with possible employment leads Other (please specify)