Trainer's Tips: Mentor-Driven Momentum
April 9, 2018Mentors are here to guide you and encourage you. They can help you avoid mistakes, help give you clarity, help you brainstorm new ideas, and help you be the best you can be.
If you want a mentor, there are a few places you can find one (or a few):
FACULTY
Your faculty are great mentors, inside and outside of the classroom. Faculty often have industry experience doing the exact job you want to do after graduation, especially adjunct faculty, who are working full-time in your field. Ask them questions, ask for guidance, or maybe even ask if they know where to find good internship or job opportunities.
PEERS & CLASSMATES
Your peers. Just because someone is the same age or even younger than you does not mean they can’t teach you anything. Are they especially good at penetration testing, or soldering, or using testing equipment? If so, they can teach you. We have members of the labs that have years of experience using the equipment, they are invaluable sources of information.
STAFF
I, of course, am here to help you on your career development, however, other staff members are also knowledgable about many things. Sit and have a conversation with your favorite staff member from the financial aid, admissions, business office, IT, or other offices. Tell them your plans and ask if they have advice or feedback. They are more than happy to encourage you to pursue activities or tell you about what interview questions they struggled with.
However, if you are seeking something a bit more formal, the Career Mentor Program is now accepting applications. This program pairs Capitol students with working professionals in their chosen industry.
- Learn to set priorities and develop professional profile!
- Explore career options within chosen degree focus!
- Identify professional networking contacts!
- Identify your strengths and areas of improvement!
If you are interested in applying, applications are due at 11:59pm on April 16th. To apply, please fill out and submit the “Mentee” application.
Read past editions of Trainer's Tips:
Getting to Know Your Resources
By Sarah Alspaw, Director of Career Development and Student Success