Leeds Professional Mentorship

Program
New Student Orientation
Spring 2016

Introductions
People to know:
Sarah Rosenbaum, Program Coordinator, Career Development
sarah.rosenbaum@colorado.edu
Kristen Freaney, Assistant Director, Professional Skills and Programs
kristen.freaney@colorado.edu
Sally Forester, Associate Director, Mentoring Programs
sally.forester@colorado.edu
Skylar George, Student Assistant
leedsmentoring@colorado.edu
Connect online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leedsmentoringoffice
Twitter: @leedscareer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leedscareerdevelopment

Email: leedsmentoring@colorado.edu
Web: http://leedsmentoring.colorado.edu
Phone: 303.492.5881
In Person: KOBL S220C (inside the Undergraduate Student Services suite)

The Leeds Mentoring Pipeline

Mission:
To enhance the Leeds academic experience by providing opportunities to
develop academic, personal, and professional skills through a continuum of
mentoring relationships.

Vision:
The Leeds Mentoring Programs office aspires to set the standard for
integrating mentored learning experiences into business education; providing
our students with the real-world skills, knowledge and experience necessary to
be early contributors and future business leaders.
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First year

Young
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Mentors

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Explorati
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Preparatio
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Sophomore

Junior and Senior

900 professional mentors

33 states
7 countries
500+ companies

Sowhat is mentoring in the

PMP?

What makes a good

1. Seek your
mentors
guidance they
have been there
and done it!

What makes a good

Your mentor
probably has
experience with
several different
career paths or
career options!

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Your mentor
probably
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can helpwith
you
several
different
set goals
and
career
or
stickpaths
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career options!

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Your mentor
probably
has
experience
can helpwith
you
several
different
set goals
and
career
or
stickpaths
to them
career options!

They can also help you network &

make connections

Your mentor
Your mentor
probably
has
experience
can helpwith
you
several
different
set goals
and
career
or
stickpaths
to them
career options!

They can also help you network &

make
connections
several
years
2. Be open to feedback from
in industry = LOTS of connections!

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Your mentor
probably
has
experience
can helpwith
you
several
different
set goals
and
career
or
stickpaths
to them
career options!

Your mentor
can help you
build critical
professional
skills, like
professional
dress,
communication
, and
technology
know-how.

3. Take
Your
mentor
the
Your mentor
probably
initiative
has
experience
with
can helpwith
you
several
communicati
different
set
goals
Be the first and
career
on
paths
or
stick
to
them
to reach out
career
options!
Schedule
meetings (at
least 2 per
semester!)
Maintain
They can also help you network &
contact
make connections - several years
in industry = LOTS of connections!

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experience
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several
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goals
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career
paths
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stick
Boundaries
to them
career options!

Your mentor
probably has
experience with
several different
career paths or
career options!

Who are your PMP Mentors?

Experienced Professionals
Coaches/Advisors
Connectors
Volunteers
Supporters of Leeds
Excited to meet YOU!
Aligned by industry, functional area,
geography, or other interests.

Your mentor
probably has
experience with
several different
career paths or
career options!

On average, experienced
professionals have a
network of 930
connections. (LinkedIn Q3 Report,

Your mentor
probably has
experience with
several different
career paths or
career options!

Your mentor
probably has
experience with
several different
career paths or
career
options!
Make sure
to reach out to your mentor
frequently. Even if they don't have the
immediate connection to your dream company,
they might in turn know people that can help you
get connected in the field/industry you are
looking for.
Christopher Lynch, PMP Graduate, 13

Program Commitment & Requirements:

Resume

Reviewed by Leeds Career

Development
Do you need an appointment? Visit
http://leeds.ly/careeradv
Do you need examples/templates?
Visit
http://leeds.ly/studentresourcesport
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Program
Commitment &
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Requirements:
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experience with
several different
career
paths
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Twice
per
career
options!Feb. 19/Mar. 25
Spring:
Next Fall: Oct. 28/Dec. 9
Record Meetings in Partnership
Plan on Leeds Mentoring
Network

Program
Commitment &
&
Program
Commitment
Your
mentor
Requirements:
Connections
Requirements:
probably
has Events
experience with
Spring
Celebration: Weds.,
several
different
April
6, 5:30-8:00pm
(St. Julien
career
paths
or
Hotel)
career
options!
Fall Kick-Off: Weds., Oct. 12,
2016 (Leeds Atrium)
Record Meetings in Partnership
Plan on Leeds Mentoring
Network
Career Fairs, Networking
Events, Industry Panels,
Company Visits, Career Treks:

Program Commitment & Requirements:

Other

Good academic
standing
Respect PRIVACY
Be Professional
Provide feedback

Contacting Your Mentor for the First Time

Reach out via email NOT via the Leeds
Mentoring Network
(Professional Email Template)
Use your professional email (firstname.lastname@colorado.edu
NOT identikey@colorado.edu)
Settings > Accounts and Imports > make default in the Send mail as:
section
Select Always reply from default address

Primary email and alternative email

Does your mentor have a personal/admin assistant?
Dont overthink your communications!
Help: Writing emails, tracking down your mentor, etc.

What If My Mentor Doesnt Respond?!

Dont panic! This happens all the time in the business world and
allows you to practice an important skillfollowing-up with tact!

Connect on LinkedIn
Follow-up email
If you dont hear back in 3-4 days
Gentle reminder I just wanted to make sure you received my email
from last week. Im excited to connect with you and look forward to
setting up a time for our first meeting in the near future.

Phone call
Use ALL contact information available to you
If they provide a phone number (or 2), dont be afraid to pick up the
phone and call!

Contact Kristen or the Mentoring Office

We are here to help you!

Your First Meeting

Objective: Make a connection, learn about each other, build rapport,
establish expectations, start setting goals (Mentoring Goals & SMART Goal
Setting Worksheet)
Who: You are responsible for the initial outreach and scheduling
When:
Contact via email within 48 hours of match. Make plans for your
first mentoring meeting or call (Due by Feb. 19).
Where: Somewhere comfortable, quiet, and accessible for both. Skype or
video chat if in-person meeting is impossible.
What: Before the first meeting you should:

Research your mentor (Leeds Mentoring Network profile, LinkedIn, Google,

company website, etc.)
Prepare your Personal Statement
Think about what you could use your mentors help with this semester
Bring the Mentor-Mentee Partnership Agreement

The Hardest Part: Staying in Touch

Connect on a regular
basis
Quick email or text update
Set a calendar reminder for
check-ins

Its not ALL business

Do something fun!
Buffs games, skiing, golf,
movies

Express gratitude
Provide feedback

Troubleshooting Activity

Leeds Mentoring Network Tour

Recap
Meet with your mentor at least twice per
semester and check off meetings in the
partnership plan on the Leeds Mentoring
Networkdue by Feb. 19 and Mar. 25.
Tips for success:
Seek your mentors guidance;
Be open to their feedback;
Initiate contact; and
Respect the professional relationship.
Must have up-to-date resume on the site to be
matched!
Important Notes:
You will remain matched with the same mentor
through graduation.
You do not need to re-apply or re-attend
orientation next year.