Career Development
USC Mentorship Hub Match Program
The Mentorship Hub Match program’s purpose is to provide students with support in the form of one-on-one guidance, advice, and insight from an alumni mentor who has been in their shoes.
- Role of the Mentee: Receive guidance and advice from a mentor to assist in career development, goals setting, and career-related decision making.
- Role of the Mentor: Provide insight and guidance for the mentee based on personal experience in career and academic pursuits.
Mentorship Hub Profile
Create your free USC Mentorship Hub account to serve as a mentor for recent graduates and current students. You can even find a mentor for yourself. With functionality similar to LinkedIn, this platform is just for Gamecocks.
Overview of the Program:
- What is Mentorship? Mentorship is a process in which an experienced individual helps another person develop his/her goals and skills through on-going, supportive one-on-one conversations and learning exercises.
- Our Mission: To assist students who are approaching graduation to make a successful and informed transition from university into the work world, preferably in their field of interest.
Program Structure/Expectations:
- Application Window: December 2022 – January 26, 2023
- Favoriting Period: January 1 – 26, 2023
- Mentorship Hub Match Informational Virtual Meeting: January 25 at noon eastern
- Match Day: January 27, 2023
- Program Begins: February 1, 2023
- Program Ends: March 4, 2023
- Program Survey Sends to Mentors & Mentees: March 6, 2023
Weekly Themes
Week 1 (February 5 — 11): Get to Know You
Week 2 (February 12 — 18): Transferable Skills – Student Involvement & Alumni Involvement
Week 3 (February 19 — 25): Career Path & Professional Development
Week 4 (February 26 — March 4): Future Goals & Planning
Why Join the Mentorship Hub Match?
Our October 2022 Mentorship Hub Match program was such a success that we decided to host another Match in the Spring 2023 semester! But don’t take our word from it, read a few student and alumni testimonials below!
“It is a wonderful opportunity to connect with the next generation (I am newly retired) and share my experiences. My mentee’s intelligence and enthusiasm are infectious… I anticipate that I will receive more than I can give in this relationship.”
Alumni Mentor
“I learned from [my mentor’s] experience in a global company and even as a human. I was so impressed by how she was willing to be there for me and even fit with my busy schedule. I can even call her anytime if I want to.”
Student Mentee
Clarifying Expectations
What are the mentor & mentee roles?
A MENTEE’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To discuss their needs and expectations with their mentor and think about what they want out of the relationship prior to the meeting
- Put time into preparing to talk with their mentor
- Be receptive to suggestion and feedback
- Contact their mentor if they are unable to participate in scheduled meetings in a timely manner
- Realize that having a mentor is a privilege, understand the mentor is busy with their life as well and work hard to take advantage of the opportunity
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times
A MENTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recognize the apprehension mentees may have with working with a mentor, especially if this is their first time speaking with an alum
- Listen to the needs and expectations of your mentee
- Provide honest feedback and advice relating to their experiences to support the success of the mentee’s career development
- Work with the mentee to help him/her develop and establish realistic and obtainable goals
- Offer suggestions and feedback
- Be committed to serve as a resource to their mentee
- Follow up on commitments made to their mentee
EXPECTATIONS OF BOTH MENTOR AND MENTEE:
- Respect confidences and trust each other
- Discover common ground and respect each other’s differences
- Be yourself and be flexible
- Be a good listener
Helpful Hints
- You must create a profile in the Mentorship Hub to apply to the Mentorship Hub Match.
- Once you create a profile, don’t forget to go back to apply to the Mentorship Hub Match program!
- To get the best match, make sure your profile is filled out completely – including your major, industry and availability.
- Be sure to turn on notifications for messages within the Mentorship Hub so you don’t miss any communications from your mentor/mentee!
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