1. Albers Mentor Program Accounting Mentor Program
MSBL Mentor Program Student Orientation Albers School of Business & Economics Fall 2019

2. Purpose
To provide a rich and rewarding opportunity to learn from successful Puget Sound executives, top business leaders and seasoned managers
Serve as a bridge from education to real world
Listening ear, wisdom, source of support in your career journey
Albers Mentor Program: 30 years
Accounting Mentor Program: 17 years
MSBL Mentor Program: 2 years

3. Mentorship Definition
Mentorship is an intentional relationship between a student and someone with more experience or access to skills/resources providing:
Encouragement
Neutral listening presence
Challenge & coaching
Wisdom & knowledge
Growth
Discernment & reflection

4. Objectives Career/ Job Search advice Career transition
Observe job function or industry
Networking contacts
Insight into company culture
Community building
Learn how to market yourself professionally
Support, validation, growth
Wisdom from someone who has “been there”

5. Explanation of Programs
Albers Mentor Program
Grad students, UG seniors (any major)
Contact: APC
Accounting Mentor Program
UG Jr & Sr Acct, MPAC, Grad students interested in accounting
Contact: Acct. Dept
MSBL Mentor Program
MSBL Program students
Contact: MSBL Dept.
**Can only join 1 program**

6. October June Commitment Graduating early?
Must stay with program until June
Studying abroad? Talk to APC or Acct dept

7. Commitment MEETING SCHEDULING Meet with mentor group every 4-6 weeks
Meetings are hours
SCHEDULING
Preference goes to mentor
Check online to see mentor’s preference
Juggling multiple schedules- FLEXIBILITY is key
Sometimes mentors have their assistants help

8. Timeline June: Formal wrap-up, thank mentor, complete survey
December – June: Ongoing meetings
November: First meeting
Late October: Notification
Early October: Mentor Fair

9. Choosing a Mentor Don’t judge a book by its company or industry
Job function
Professional History
Mentors’ objective/scope
Personality connection
Advice from students, APC, or Acct Dept.
Choosing a Mentor
Don’t judge a book by its company or industry

10. Group Dynamics 1-3 students per mentor
Grads w/ Grads; Undergrads w/ Undergrads
Meet as a group (ideally)
Check with mentor about occasional 1:1 meetings
Respect different objectives
Be open minded to what you might learn from other students

11. THIS IS NOT A JOB PLACEMENT ACTIVITY
Elements for Success
Success
What do you want out of the program?
Handbook
Initiative
Student Profile
Year Plan
Common meeting time each month
Go over some activity ideas from the handbook or structure ideas
THIS IS NOT A JOB PLACEMENT ACTIVITY

12. What you get out of this depends on what you put into this
Formula for Success
What you get out of this depends on what you put into this
Your Effort
Your Experience

13. Troubleshooting Reach out for help
Selecting mentor preferences
Issues with mentor
Issues with group members
Challenges with scheduling
Lack of communication from mentor or group members
Need activity ideas
Schedule/Circumstances require you to withdraw
**Feeling uncomfortable**
Great experiences too!
Albers: Pigott 331; ;
Acct: Pigott 515; ;
MSBL: Pigott 404; ;

14. Mentor Fair Sponsored by:
Reception
6:00pm-6:30pm
Brief Welcome
6:30pm-6:45pm
Breakout Rooms
Mentor List/Room Assignment Sheet
6:45pm-8:00pm
Wrap-Up
Can turn in Mentor Selection Form if ready
8:00pm-8:30pm

15. Sample Questions for Mentors
Tell me about your company & current position
How have you navigated your career?
What have you enjoyed most about your career? What has challenged you?
What topics do you want to focus on in mentoring students?
What is your mentoring style?
Why did you choose to join this program?
What do you expect from your mentees?

16. Steps to Join the Program
Identify goals/objectives
Visit APC, Acct or MSBL website for mentor profiles
Turn in Mentor Selection Form (online or paper) BY OCT 14
Receive mentor info by end of October