Career Mentor Program
About the Program
This year-long program pairs current students with professionals for monthly conversations (via video call or in-person) to provide guidance in their next professional step and insight to life after Eckerd.
Read about the Career Mentor and Mentee experience here.
Career Mentors support students by:
Providing positive feedback
Gaining new career-related experiences, such as internships
Finding resources
Polishing career strategies
Connecting with other professional colleagues
Discussing LinkedIn profiles and online presence
This program requires an academic year commitment (August-May).
June-August: Career Center will invite Career Contacts (alumni and employers) to participate in the program
September: Students will apply for the program
October: Mentors and students will be paired
February: Mid-program evaluation
May: End-of-program evaluation
Check out the future Career Mentors for 2024-2025!
Student Mentee Applications
The application for the 2023-2024 Career Mentor program is closed. 2024-2025 program applications will open August 2024.
Please note that a resume is required to apply. For assistance with your resume, schedule an appointment with a Career Advisor on TritonTrack.
Photos were taken through 2022-2023 academic year at Career Mentor program events.
Career Mentor Applications
Career Mentors must first be Career Contacts in TritonTrack. Career Contacts make themselves available to answer student questions about their field and, if they wish, provide additional professionalization opportunities.
If you are interested in being a Career Mentor, reach out to careercenter@eckerd.edu.
Please note as we are currently in the recruiting process for the program for specific areas, we may not be able to take everyone who raises their hand to ensure the quality of the program for both alumni and students.
Questions?
Contact the Career Center at careercenter@eckerd.edu or 727.864.8258.