Mentor FSU Program

 

"Mentor FSU"

​FIND YOUR MENTOR | GROW YOUR NETWORK

Students | Alumni | Mentoring Cohorts

Why Mentorship?

Mentorship connects you with people who have navigated similar questions, faced similar uncertainties, and built careers across various industries. Through mentorship conversations, you can gain perspective, direction, and grow your professional network to support your next steps. Some things you may accomplish through mentorship and Mentor FSU include:

  • discover careers
  • build confidence
  • grow your network
  • get honest advice
  • refine goals 
  • build lasting professional relationships
  • ... and get real answers from real professionals who were once in your shoes!

Mentor FSU is Florida State’s virtual mentoring network that connects students with alumni and friends of the University! Mentor FSU is one of the Career Center's longest-running signature programs. In 1988, we provided students with professional contacts utilizing a rolodex and index cards. Today, students browse potential mentors located across the globe at the click of a button. 

How does the Mentor FSU program work?

Our mentorship program provides two distinct ways for professional connections based on your goals and availability. The Traditional Mentorship Program facilitates a flexible, 12-week mentorship focused on career development support and long-term rapport. The Quick Chat Connection offers a flexible, short-form alternative for targeted advice and immediate industry insights through brief, one-time conversations. Both connections serve to strengthen students’ professional networks and support successful career growth. Conversations are always initiated by students with their selected mentor.

How much time do I need to invest?

Traditional Mentorship - This is a 12-week flexible mentorship opportunity where you can connect with alumni and friends of FSU for support as you navigate your career. You and your mentor will set your expectations for meetings, whether that is weekly, biweekly, or monthly. 

Quick Chat Connection - Quick Chats are one-time, 15-30 minute conversations designed for you to get questions answered and to learn insights about certain career/graduate school options. 

Students 

“I joined Mentor FSU as a mentee, and so far it has gotten me a paid internship and a paid job doing social media marketing. I highly recommend it!" - Emily, Humanities Major

We know you have many questions when it comes to your career, such as:

  • What is a job or career really like?
  • What should I be doing now to prepare for graduate/professional school?
  • What paths and options best align with my academic major?
  • How do I grow/utilize a professional network for the internship/job search?
  • What are the industry demands and career expectations for my major? 
  • What does the job market look like in my industry?

To access the thousands of professionals waiting to help you, complete your mentee profile today! 

To learn how to maximize your Mentor FSU experience: 

Alumni & Friends

“Mentor FSU has allowed me to share my personal and professional experiences with them and watch them grow in various areas of their lives. I have seen both students develop the confidence to expand their professional networks, learn new skills and establish clear milestones towards their goals and career aspirations." - Kala, Mentor

Do you have knowledge to share about your career field or industry? We are seeking your career expertise!

Potential student inquiries may be:

  • Industry demands and career expectations
  • Internship and full-time employment opportunities
  • Graduate/Professional school success tips
  • Balancing work and family
  • Serving in management or leadership roles
  • Transitioning from student to employee

Complete your profile to serve as a resource to FSU students.

Some considerations:

  • Accounts are typically approved within two business days.
  • We encourage you to fully complete your profile detailing your collegiate engagement/activities and career path so that your professional expertise is highlighted, resulting in high-potential mentee match recommendations.
  • You choose how you are contacted, how often you are contacted as well as how many mentees you can work with concurrently.
  • Interested student mentees must contact you directly, so once you're approved, you're all set! Wait for your new mentee to reach out for next steps.  

To maximize your time as a Mentor:

Questions?
Contact MentorFSU@fsu.edu

Mentoring Cohorts

The Mentor FSU team is here to support mentoring across FSU! If you have a special group that may be interested in a small cohort for mentoring, please contact our team. This program allows campus partners to use a well-established mentoring program model to curate a structured mentorship program for their student group. Mentors will be recruited in partnership with campus groups from our existing mentors and partners' networks. Students and mentors will be admin-matched, and support and resources will be provided throughout the mentorship process.

Pilot Program: Student Veterans Ally Program

The Student Veteran Ally Program is a mentoring program dedicated to supporting student veterans’ transition from service to academia to career by matching them with FSU Student Veteran Alumni who have walked their path before and are in the industry the students are interested in going into.

Dates: 

  • Program Duration: March 1st - June 1st 
  • Registration: February 9-22  
  • Orientation: March 2-6 
  • Workshops (Optional): April 6th, May 4th 

What will the mentorship experience look like? 

The mentorship program pairs each student with a mentor based on aligned interests and preferences, to the best of our ability. From March through June, students are expected to meet with their mentors for at least one hour each month. 

During orientation, students will work with their mentors to establish measurable goals and schedule their meeting dates. Each meeting should include a student-prepared agenda designed to support growth toward these goals. 

Throughout the program, sample discussion prompts and relevant resources will be sent out monthly. The Career Center will also host guided events to support meaningful engagement; these events may count toward monthly meeting expectations. 

Steps to Apply for Student Veterans Ally Mentor FSU Cohort Program: 

  1. Click on the registration link: Link for Mentees | Link for Mentors

  1. Register for an account (or use your existing account) on the Mentor FSU platform. 

  1. Complete all required sections on your profile. 

  1. Match results will be sent out on February 24th Via Email.  

Questions?
Contact MentorFSU@fsu.edu

 

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