Student Guidelines: Regents Mentoring program

BASIC STUDENT GUIDELINES

Please note that these are flexible guidelines; participation will take different forms for different mentees.

Required

• Try to meet in person once per semester (to be scheduled on your own, with your mentor).  It is highly suggested the mentee make initial contact with the mentor.
• Stay in touch throughout the year via phone and/or email, as needed/desired.
• Always communicate and behave in a professional manner when dealing with the mentor; respond to all contact promptly.
• Please refrain from unsolicited requests for meetings and/or employment to mentor or mentor’s colleagues without mentor’s approval.
• Do not add mentor to any mass distribution lists or send jokes/email chains.  Treat the mentor as you would treat a potential boss.
• Be sure to contact Jenny Campbell with any questions/concerns regarding your Mentor match – i.e. – difficulty getting in touch with mentor, etc.

Suggested

• Use your relationship with your mentor as an opportunity to network, gain career advice, and learn the field of business of your choice.
• Follow-up on all networking opportunities provided you by your mentor.
• Send ‘thank you’ notes to Mentors for recommendations.

Note:  All of these suggestions are subject to the discretion of the mentor; he/she is under no obligation to assist students with internship opportunities, resume assistance or letters of recommendation.

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