Making the transition to the working world: The value of mentoring
Book smarts? Check.
Street smarts on how to break into your chosen field? Needs work.
Solution: Find a mentor. It worked for Jonathan Bélanger, BCom/09, who landed a job in the federal government after connecting with mentor David Darwin, BCom/72, at a Carleton networking event. As part of Carleton’s mentorship program, Darwin, a volunteer, offers advice to students and recent grads on everything from resumé writing and interview tips to an overview of a day in the life of their chosen profession.