Benefits

The CareerGuide Online Mentorship Program supports the professional development of UPS Metropolitan College students attending the University of Louisville and Jefferson Community and Technical College. This unique and fully-online mentorship program is meant to be a one-time exchange between the students and mentors so there is no lengthy time commitment involved.

Students are connected with professionals who will serve as their "CareerGuides". MC aims to match students and CareerGuides within similar career fields. As a Student, you will receive valuable, one-time feedback through an email-based guided form on career documents such as resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and recorded mock interviews. 

One-time mentorship engagements provide flexibility and allow CareerGuides to share their knowledge and expertise in an impactful way. Students benefit from receiving timely feedback on their career documents from experienced industry professionals which contributes to their growth, development, and ultimate success!

Students and CareerGuides can maintain contact beyond the one-time mentorship engagement, if mutually agreed, but this is not requirement or expectation of the program.

Student Information

Who is Eligible for the CareerGuide Program? In order to submit your documents to the CareerGuide Program for review, you must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a current MC student with clear career and academic goals
2. Complete a CAPP Resume, Experiential Learning, or Mock Interview appointment
3. Talk to your MC Counselor about your interest in the program

What is the Time Commitment? This online mentorship program is a one-time exchange, so there is no lengthy time commitment involved. Complete your CAPP appointment, submit your documents for review, and wait for your feedback! We encourage mentors to submit feedback within two weeks.

What Documents Can I Submit for Feedback?

• Resumes
• LinkedIn profiles
• Recorded mock interviews

What are the Benefits? There are many benefits to the program! Here are just a few:

• Flexible engagement that fits your schedule
• Build and expand your professional networks
• Learn from experiences of other professionals in your career field
• Valuable career advice and support for professional growth

Students are Expected to:

• Monitor your email for CareerGuide communications
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner. This includes email etiquette, proofreading, and spell check
• Be open to feedback and remember this is a learning opportunity
• DO NOT ask for a job or internship

Differing Feedback? There are many tips and strategies for resume writing, interviewing, and career development. As a result, you may recieve different and sometimes conflicting advice. Be open to new ideas and different opinions. Ultimately, it's YOUR decision on how to market your skills.

Continued Mentorship: Students and mentors can maintain contact, but this is not a requirement. Mentors will indicate on the feedback form if they are interested in maintaining contact with the student. It is the student's responsibility to initiate continued contact. Any ongoing mentorship beyond the initial "one-time" commitment will not be facilitated by MC staff.

How Does it Work?

Step 1: Students complete a CAPP Resume, Experiential Learning, or Mock Interview appointment with their MC Counselor and prepare their career documents. Sign up for your CAPP appointment on the MyMC Page. During the appointment, ask your MC Counselor to submit the CareerGuide Match Request form with you

Step 2: Students will receive a match notification via email with basic information about the Mentor and their career information

Step 3: Mentors will review the career documents and complete the feedback form offering professional career advice that will contribute to the student's growth and success

Step 4: Students will review the Mentor's feedback and edit their career documents

Step 5: Thank your mentor! You should always send a thank you email within 24 hours of receiving your feedback. Remember, the Mentor is volunteering their time to help you succeed. Personalized emails are a great way to show your appreciation!

Step 6: Submit more match request forms. Students are allowed to submit the same document more than once. Students can also request different documents to be reviewed

Step 7 (Optional): If your mentor has indicated on the feedback from they would like to continue contact, reach out to them! It is the student's responsibility to initiate contact beyond the "one-time" feedback

Your Next Steps

Ready to boost your career? Get started with CareerGuide today! Contact a MC Student Success Counselor or visit the MyMC Page. Keep this guide handy for the future!

Questions? Reach out to Sarah Schladand at sarah.schladand@kctcs.edu or 502-852-2121.