September 2010

Mighty mentors

Everyone could use a little job advice sometimes. And Spartan Village mentors are available to help.

Spartan Village mentors can help answer questions and provide information regarding certain industries and occupations and can serve as great resources for job search advice, relocation questions and informational interviewing contacts. Mentors are available to current students and alumni of UNCG, and they are excited to share their experiences with you.

All it takes are a few easy steps:

1. Sign up for the network at Spartan Village: http://www.uncg.edu/ala/oc.html.
2. Agree to the terms and conditions.
3. Click on “Find a Mentor” on the left-hand side of the Spartan Village page.
4. Search for mentors by Job Function, Location, Job Title, Major, Degree, or Keyword.
5. Contact your mentor through the “Send an Email” link. (Review Mentor Etiquette before getting started.)

A few caveats: Mentors are volunteers who are providing time, experience and information to current UNCG students and alumni. The network is not intended as a job search tool, but rather as the first point of contact between parties. Mentors are not providing job opportunities and users should not inquire about job openings or use the system to recruit new employees. Advice and tips on informational interviewing are a helpful starting point for contacting mentors.

Questions on mentoring? Contact the Career Services Office at (336) 334-5454.