THE CAREER MENTOR EXPERIENCE

Part 1: Finding a Mentor

WELCOME!

The Career Mentor Experience• 2-part series• Making connections• Finding career mentors• Mastering networking techniques (online and in-person)

TODAY’S GOALS

Talk about:• Making connections and finding career

mentors• Understanding the importance of LinkedIn• Using the UB Mentor Program

80% of jobs/internships are found through making connections.

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!

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

LINKEDIN

How many of you have a LinkedIn?How many of you use your LinkedIn regularly?

LINKEDIN

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!

UB MENTOR PROGRAM

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!

UB MENTOR PROGRAM

Hands-on tutorial• Joining the group• Engaging in group discussions• Searching for career mentors• Messaging/connecting with others

QUESTIONS?

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

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.

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

THANK YOU!

Stefano VerdesotoGraduate AssistantCareer Services259 Capen Hallguidover@buffalo.edu(716) 645-2231