1. Heinz College Mentor Program Online Orientation

2. Agenda Introductions Mentor Program Process
Mentor Program Best Practices
Contact

3. How does the Mentor Program work?
Our online platform supports peer-to-peer, and alumni to student mentorships:
First year students
Eligible to request one second year peer mentor
Second year students
Eligible to request one alumni mentor
Eligible to sign up as a peer mentor
Participants are initially connected through the online platform. Once connected, they are free to through the platform, and subsequently via , phone, and personal meetings

4. Perspectives Insight Career development Networking
The mentor program fosters beneficial relationship for both students and alumni
Perspectives
Insight
Career development
Networking

5. The Process Registration
Complete profile, orientation and pre-survey
Submit application for review
Receive confirmation e- mail
First year students and second year mentees: Request Mentors
Review list of available mentors and send request
Receive match accept or decline notice
If match is declined, repeat the first step and request another mentor
Start interacting with the mentor
Second year mentors and Alumni: Review Requests
Review student mentee requests
Accept or decline requests
Start interacting with the mentee
Maintenance
Post survey of experience
Check-in every few weeks to assess progress
Host in-person meetings with mentees
The Process

6. First Contact Through the online platform:
Brief description of yourself and professional interests
Request to talk for 30 minutes
Your times of availability
Thank you

7. First Meeting Preparation: Talking points:
Review LinkedIn and other online resources to learn about your mentor’s professional biography and current organization
Ask specific questions about your mentor’s career experience and experience at Heinz College
Talking points:
Describe yourself and your professional interests
Discuss expectations for frequency of communication
Other common interests

8. Maintaining the Mentorship
Expectations for mentorship
The purpose is NOT to get a job but an opportunity to build a long term-term relationship
Avoid discussing exact interview questions, salary, or anything too personal
Ongoing communication
Stay in touch via phone, meetings or
Be mindful of mentor’s schedule
Be proactive!
Be prepared, thoughtful and engaging

9. Visit our website or contact us for more information
Questions?
Visit our website or contact us for more information
heinz.cmu.edu/mentor
Check Heinz Events Calendar and your for information on upcoming Mentor Program Events