1. Cameron Executive Network
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Cameron Executive Network

2. Cameron School of Business
Cameron Executive Network

3. WHAT IS CEN?

4. CEN IS… http://csb.uncw.edu/cen/index.html
A Network of Active and Retired Executives who are Committed to Mentoring Cameron Business Students
Founded 16 years Ago
250 + Executive Mentors and Students

5. BENEFITS OF BEING IN THE PROGRAM
Career Planning
Resume Fine Tuning and Interviewing Skills
Networking Opportunities
Your Bridge From College to The Corporate World

6. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY?

7. REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY
You must be ADMITTED to The Cameron School of Business
You are NOT GRADUATING at the end of the Current Semester
You must attend a 45-minute session to learn about the CEN program (which you are doing right now )

8. https://csbapp.uncw.edu/csbsi/
HOW DO YOU APPLY?
Application can be found by logging into the portal at:
You must complete an online application by
Monday January 28th at 5pm.

9. KEY ACTIONS FOR SUCCESS
Read The Student Mentoring Guide before filling out the application. Application can be found at:
Use a word document to answer the questions, then cut and paste answers into the application
Think through your answers-write thoughtfully
Spell check
APPLICATION SYSTEM TIMES OUT IN 20 MINUTES!! If you are unable to complete it within the time frame; remember to SAVE!

10. KEY ACTIONS FOR SUCCESS
Questions Include:
Hours per week you can commit
Describe your strengths and weaknesses
Your expectations from mentoring relationship
REMEMBER: DON’T BE LATE IN YOUR SUBMISSION!! IT MUST BE IN BY 5:00 pm ON Monday, January 28th!

11. NEXT STEPS… Your application is reviewed by the CEN Office
Selected candidates will be invited Via to “The CENExchange Mixer”!
The CENExchange Mixer is on Tuesday, February 5th, from 6:00 to 8:30p.m. in the Burney Center
You may receive an or call from a mentor that has seen your profile, but you may also be proactive.

12. NEXT STEPS… BE PROACTIVE!!
Assignment: Review the list of available mentors from the current mentor list
Those who plan to attend the mixer are indicated in blue
Those who will take on students, but cannot attend the mixer are in red
Select candidates you want to meet and bring your list with you to the CENExchange Mixer
BE PROACTIVE!!

13. CEN MIXER Meet and greet potential mentors Dress for SUCCESS
You will be given a preference card to fill out and submit before you leave (Mentors will submit one as well)
Hand out your business card (see sample on Resource page on CSB website)

14. Pricing:  $1.20 each sheet of 10 business cards
Send your personalized publisher file to the above address and specify the quantity. They will print and have ready for pick up at the iPrint Business Center next to TAC in Randall Library.

15. CENExchange MIXER PREFERENCE CARDS
CEN Mixer February 5, 2019 Mentor Name:___________________________ Capacity: # ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_____________________________ Student Name:_____________________________

16. THE CENExchange MIXER!

17. THE CENExchange MIXER!

18. THE CENExchange MIXER!

19. THE CENExchange MIXER!

20. THE CENExchange MIXER!

21. THE CENExchange MIXER!

22. AFTER THE THE CENExchange MIXER!…
The CEN Office reviews potential mentor and student matches
Students and mentors are informed via of the pairings (approximately one week after event)
Preference is given to the students mentor selection where possible

23. Important Reminders
Check your UNCW regularly, and reply if response is required – communication is everything
Attendance is imperative – Missing two events after an RSVP of yes results in dismissal from the network

24. “My mentor helped get me my first internship, and as a result of having that first internship I was hired for a second internship a year later. She also pushed me to network a lot, and I have made some great contacts in the business world.”
“My involvement with CEN has had a tremendous impact on my professional career. I had two amazing internships because of CEN. One may eventually lead to a job pending budget approval in July. Everyone that is eligible can benefit from CEN mentoring.”
“Wonderful program! It truly sets UNCW apart from other institutions and business schools. Very grateful for this opportunity to connect with my mentor!”

25. FINAL NOTE
CEN expects each mentor or mentee to contact CEN promptly if he or she at any time believes the mentoring relationship is not working effectively or if he or she becomes uncomfortable in any way with any aspect of the relationship.
Contact either one of us should the need arise:
Sara Kesler: Phone#: , Cameron Hall 131
Bob Pious: Phone#:
Allen Patrick: Phone#: