The eMentors program is designed to give UW Oshkosh alumni and friends the opportunity to share career experiences and knowledge with UW Oshkosh students and fellow alumni. Mentors are able to connect with students and alumni to discuss career opportunities and issues facing college graduates after graduation.
Mentors are encouraged to help promote personal development by providing knowledge, values, perspectives, networking and resource information.
The UW Oshkosh Alumni Association, the Student Alumni Ambassadors and Career Services have collaborated to develop and implement this new program. We are committed to providing career assistance and to aid in the professional development of students and alumni.
For more information on services available to UW Oshkosh alumni, visit www.ementors.uwosh.edu.
eMentors Frequently Asked Questions for Students
What is eMentors?
It is a program designed to give UW Oshkosh alumni the opportunity to share career experiences and knowledge with UW Oshkosh students and fellow alumni. Mentors are able to connect with students and alumni to discuss career opportunities and issues facing college graduates after graduation.
What does an eMentor do?
An eMentor volunteers to share career experiences, advice and knowledge with current UW Oshkosh students and alumni for the purposes of career exploration and professional development. eMentors are also able to discuss career opportunities and issues facing college graduates after graduation. Mentors are encouraged to help promote personal development by providing knowledge, values, perspectives, networking and resource information.
What is involved with signing up?
If you have not yet signed up for Titan Jobs, start there. Then you must post a resume. It doesn’t have to be formal or final. It doesn’t even have to be a professional resume. If you aren’t ready to look for a professional job, Titan Jobs could help you find a part-time job right now, on- or off-campus.
Where do I sign up for Titan Jobs?
Online by visiting www.ementors.uwosh.edu
Why should I join?
First, it is free. Second, an eMentor is a great source of information about specific careers. A mentor can offer advice on where to search for a job, or lead you to others in the field for networking purposes. You can even ask about interviewing and resume tips. You will benefit most from interaction with an eMentor who currently works, or has worked, in a career field that you are interested in pursuing. You will also benefit from networking with eMentors who had a similar major while attending UW Oshkosh.
What is the cost?
It’s free!! It doesn’t get any better than that!!
What is the commitment level?
As much or as little as you want.
How do I sign up?
It depends on whether you have a resume or not. First, you must join Titan Jobs. The process is entirely online and is free for students. Second, if you are already part of Titan Jobs or after you sign up for Titan Jobs you must upload a resume.
How many eMentors may I contact?
Upon sign-up, eMentors determine the maximum number of students they would like to have contact them per month. That number may reflect the amount of time they are able to give.
How much contact will I have with my eMentor?
You may find that you need an eMentor to answer a few brief career questions. Or maybe your e-mail exchanges will grow to include more detailed information and advice. It is really up to you. We just ask that you respect the mentor’s time.
How long does it take to find an eMentor?
Once you are part of Titan Jobs and have uploaded a resume, the results are immediate. You may begin searching for an eMentor. The time it takes your mentor to respond to your initial e-mail will vary.
What kinds of questions should I prepare to ask my eMentor?
Your questions should be well thought out and prepared ahead of time. They should reflect your career-related interests and concerns.
Typical questions include:
Is there anything else I should be aware of about my contacts?
The eMentors who have volunteered for the program want to share their experiences and knowledge, and should not be solicited directly for employment. Possible outcomes of your student/mentor relationship may be resume critiquing, internships, job shadowing, and informational interviewing, but they cannot be guaranteed and should not be expected.
Before you contact an eMentor, you should consider your level of commitment to the program. All conversations with your mentor should be conducted in a professional matter. In networking, good impressions are key. Once you have saved a contact, the eMentor will have access to your basic contact information.
If you are an eMentor or interested in becoming one, click here.
For more information on eMentors, contact Sheryl Hanson in the UW-Oshkosh Alumni Office at hansons@uwosh.edu or (920) 424-1133/(877)UWO-ALUM.
