Successful Use of the CSO Mentor Module and

Managing a Mentor Program

Presented by:Laurie Hollister, New York Institute of Technology

Leigh (Mascianica) Sylvia, Columbia University

Leigh says “Hi”

And welcome’s your questions at: Les2195@columbia.edu

On Having a Good Mentor

Need & Purpose

• Launched in May 2010

• Designed to ease the transition from college to career

Mentor/MenteeGoals and Objectives

• To become familiar with the world of work outside of the classroom, reaffirm career direction, and develop career confidence

• To refine & develop networking skills with Mentor’s assistance

• To get support finding internships, co-ops or part-time job opportunities

• To learn how to build a professional brand

What makes our program different?

• An individual matching process and consistent contact from career services

• Online career management system, CSO (known as “Career Net” at NYIT )

• Mentors/Mentee Guidelines (see handout)

Mentee Registration

Registration

Web site promotion

Mentor Registration

Mentor RegistrationCareer Net

Mentor RegistrationCareer Net

Mentor RegistrationCareer Net

Student Registration

StudentRegistration

Find a Match through CSO

Admin Side Career Net

Processes and guides for OCS staff(see handout)

StudentRegistration

StudentRegistration

AdministrativeManagement

Matches

• Typically 6 months long• Matched on common areas of interest,

industry, or company• Open to all students, grad & undergrad , but

typically upper level

• Long lasting relationships: Monthly check ins via phone or email,hands-on-involvement and consistent monitoring from career staff, results in lengthier, consistent relationships

Follow Up

• My mentor helped me prepare for a job interview that I was really nervous about.

• I have become more comfortable meeting new professionals.

• For me this program was a bridge between college and the real world work environment.

• I have increased my network of professionals which is very important to me

Mentee’s Growth

“Xiang (B.F.A. Communication Arts) came to my MTV office in Manhattan to meet with me. She is a very sweet and eager young lady. I think she will do great in this business. I took her around to meet everyone in my department and they are all working to try to get her an internship in News for next semester. I think that would be a perfect place for her since she is interested in Journalism.

I also hired her to be a Production Assistant on a shoot I did on Saturday. She was great! I think that was a great experience for her to be on a real live set and to actually work on it...not to mention she will get paid for the day’s work. I am still working on the possibility of getting her in as an Intern if it's not booked up yet. If not, I will continue hiring her on a freelance basis whenever possible. We will also continue to meet in person monthly as well as correspond over email. Thank you for pairing me up with a really intelligent and eager mentee. She is an absolute pleasure.” - Gina, Xiang’s Mentor

Testimonial

Mentor/MenteeCommunication

• Email blast updates

Promotions

Promotions

Some Great Press!

4 page Spread!

Final Tidbits• 75 completed pairs to date• Seniors & graduate students were most likely to utilize

the program• Mentors represented private, corporate, non-profit, and

government agencies• Most relationships lasted 6 – 12 months• Preferred method of contact used was email• 80% of mentees said:• The program met their goals• Built their networking skills• Assisted with their professional growth & learning• Would become a mentor one day!

Networking Night

Thank You

Questions about creating a program?

Reach out to us anytimeLaurie Hollister lhollist@nyit.edu

Leigh Sylvia Les2195@columbia.edu

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