Program Overview
Eastern Washington University Career Services and Alumni Association would like to invite you to participate in
the EWU Career Mentoring Program.
The EWU Career Mentoring Program matches current Eastern students with Eastern graduates or friends of
Eastern that have similar career and academic interests. The purpose of the program is to establish a
relationship in which the Career Mentor can help develop the Student Mentee’s professional and personal
growth, enhancing networking and decision-making skills, as well as offering advice from a “real world”
professional’s perspective. The goal of the program is to assist students with a successful transition from the life
of a college student to the life of a professional.
Mentoring Groups
A unique facet of the program is the group arrangement. Three to five Student Mentees will be matched to one
Career Mentor according to academic and professional interests and background. Not only will more students
be able to benefit from the program, but it will encourage collaboration and networking between the students.
The group arrangement should also ensure the best use of the Mentor’s time, as well as create a fun and
cohesive environment.
Students selected to be a part of the program will demonstrate a commitment to career development,
professional collaboration and networking with alumni.
Program Activities
Career Mentors and Student Mentees are expected to talk, email, Skype or meet at least once a month, as a
group or individually. Eastern Career Services Staff and Alumni Association Student Engagement Committee will
assist in facilitating communication, organizing program opportunities, and offering overall support.
The following are examples of monthly activities (Mentors/Mentees are encouraged to share additional ideas
and topics):
• Participate in Career Services events
• Job shadow
• Stay connected via LinkedIn
• Attend community networking events
• Review resume/cover letter (email)
• Mock interviews (Skype, phone, in-person)
• Share internship/volunteer/job opportunities (email)
• Attend a professional/civic organization meeting
Next Steps
Once we receive your completed packet we will make arrangements for you to meet your group! You will also
be invited to join the EWU Career Mentoring Program LinkedIn Group. We ask that you please create a LinkedIn
account, if you have not done so already.
EWU Career Services
114 Showalter Hall Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6058
careermentors@ewu.edu
Student Mentee
Application
Please complete and return application with attached resume
First Name
Last Name
Permanent Address
Phone Number
Email
Class Level
Expected Grad Date
EWU Career Services
114 Showalter Hall Cheney, WA 99004
Major/Minor
(509) 359-6058
careermentors@ewu.edu
Student Mentee
Survey
This information will be shared with Career Mentor
First Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Last Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Career Goals:
(Industries, companies,
areas of interest, ideal
jobs, types of
responsibilities)
Other Interests or
hobbies:
Why have you decided
to participate in the
EWU Alumni Mentoring
Program?
What do you want to
learn from your
Mentor?
EWU Career Services
114 Showalter Hall Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6058
careermentors@ewu.edu
Student Mentee
Agreement
I understand that regular communication and interaction is expected on a monthly basis, at minimum, and the
assigned Career Advisor will assist in facilitating appropriate activities and ideas.
I agree to respond timely and keep in touch.
I understand that at any time during my participation in the program I can contact the Career Advisor or Career
Services Staff with any concerns, problems or issues.
I agree that Eastern Career Services can provide the following information about me to other Mentoring
Program participants: name, class level, major and e-mail.
I understand that any EWU Career Mentoring Program participants- myself and the Mentor included- may
terminate the relationship at any time.
I agree that at any time I need to remove myself from the program, I will inform the Career Advisor or Career
Services Staff promptly, and I can request that the Career Advisor inform my Mentor and Co-Mentees.
I understand that the Mentoring Program may terminate a Mentor-Mentee relationship at any time.
I have read and understand the Student Mentee Agreement of the EWU Career Mentoring Program:
Signature
EWU Career Services
114 Showalter Hall Cheney, WA 99004
Date
(509) 359-6058
careermentors@ewu.edu