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Benefits:

Students benefit from the program by having the opportunity to interact with Indiana State University’s alumni
who work in the students’ field of study. Alumni volunteers are able to provide students with information
pertaining to classes and collegiate experiences that benefited them in obtaining their positions, and which make them successful in their chosen careers.

Alumni mentors may also be able to answer questions regarding resume development and effective interviewing skills. In some instances, alumni may be able to allow students to shadow them at work for a few hours or days and offer career and job search advice.

Program Guidelines:

Students and Mentor candidates are required to fill out the essential forms.
Students will be matched with an alumnus who shares similar professional interests and career goals.
Students are required to contact their mentors at least twice a semester. These contacts may be via phone calls,                 emails, or face-to-face meetings. It is our suggestion that at least one face to face meeting be held during the                        academic year.
Mentors will be able to help their students by facilitating.

Discussion Topics:

Email or telephone discussions regarding career or study related advice.
Resume and cover letter critiques.
Job shadowing or visits to job sites.
Informal lunch/dinner meetings.
Informal meetings at alumni/University events such as Homecoming, alumni club events, sporting events,                       school events, and alumni/student receptions.
Professional development meetings or organizations and associations.

Students Responsibilities:

Actively participate in the mentoring relationship.

Be willing to consider advice and following through with it.

Take full advantage of the assistance offered.
Bring issues/concerns to your mentor.
Help your mentor connect with the current issues at Indiana State University.
Share experiences and ask for help.
Set a good personal example of the School and Department.
Be patient.
Keep a written journal of your communication with your mentor.
Attend a group meeting during each semester.

Mentors Responsibilities:

Be a solid role model.
Provide support and encouragement.
Provide vision and insight.
Offer constructive feedback and critical analysis.
Build self-confidence and self-esteem.
Commit time and energy to your mentoring relationship.
Be assertive in staying in touch.
Challenge the student to extend his/herself intellectually, emotionally, and professionally.
Have the ability to listen actively and assist the student in developing personal and career goals.
Possess the initiative to expose the student to a select, but broad-based, network of professionals.
Help evaluate the program at the end of each semester