Cameron Executive Network  Sign in  Take handouts  Sit in one of the first three rows

Cameron Executive Network

WHAT IS CEN?

 A Network of Active and Retired Executives who are Committed to Mentoring Cameron Business Students  Founded 14 years Ago  Executive Mentors and Students

 Career Planning  Resume Fine Tuning and Interviewing Skills  Internships (See Teresa Walker in CH 124-B)  Networking Opportunities  Your Bridge From College to The Corporate World

 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 )

 Application can be found by logging into the portal at:  You must complete an online application by Monday, September 12 th at 5pm.

 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 & 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!

 Questions Include: o Hours per week you can commit o Describe your strengths and weaknesses o Your expectations from mentoring relationship REMEMBER: DON’T BE LATE IN YOUR SUBMISSION!! IT MUST BE IN BY 5:00 pm ON Monday, September 12 th !

 Your application is reviewed by the CEN Office  Selected candidates will be invited Via to “The CENExchange Mixer”!  The CENExchange Mixer is on Wednesday, September 21 st, from 6:00 to 8:30p.m. in the Warwick Center  You may receive an or call from a mentor that has seen your profile, but you may also be proactive.

 Assignment: Review the list of available mentors from the current mentor listcurrent 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!!

 Meet & 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)

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.

CEN Mixer September 21 st, 2016 Mentor Name:___________________________ Capacity: # ___________________________ 1. ______________________ 2. ______________________ 3. ______________________ 4. ______________________ 5. ______________________ 6. ______________________ I would like to do my own interviewing I would like for Sara Kesler to make my match. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ CEN Mixer September 21 st, Address:_____________________________ Student Name:_____________________________ 1. ____________________________________ 2. ________________________ 3. ________________________

 The CEN Office reviews potential Mentor and Student matches  Students and Mentors are informed via of the pairings  Preference is given to the students mentor selection where possible

 Check your 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

 “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!”

 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: o Sara Kesler: Phone#: , Cameron Hall 131 o Bob Pious: Phone#: o Allen Patrick: Phone#: CEN Student Testimonials