Dear Mentors,
I hope you all had a great Fall semester and that the Spring semester is off to a great start. For those who are new to the program, our mentor message is a monthly letter we send to our mentors to keep you up-to-date on what the HHH program is up to as well as some guidance on topics to discuss or things to do with your mentee.
For our February general meeting, we are bringing in Texas Career Engagement in as our professional development speaker to talk about interviewing. Now is a great time for students to get serious about finding summer employment or interviewing for positions if they are graduating. We would appreciate you giving your mentee some one-on-one attention in this area. Below are some sample questions to ask and tips to keep in mind:
Sample Questions:
- What sort of jobs have you had in the past?
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When you graduate, are you looking to get a full-time job, go to grad school or something else?
- Have you ever considered graduate school?
- What are some skills you need to work on before graduating and entering the workforce?
- What is most important to you in your next job (i.e., location, pay, hours, type of work, advancement)?
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What would be your dream job after graduation?
Tips
- Since our students are financially independent, pay and hours available tend to be important. Sometimes this means working a job that is not well related to their career goals. In the end, your student will pick what they think is right for them, but feel free to help them look for experiences that also help them grow the skills needed for after graduation.
- Internships are a great resume builder, but sometimes are unpaid. Help you student look for opportunities that fit their needs.
- Offer to help them develop their interview skills. You could ask them a few sample questions in an informal setting or set up a more formal practice interview with a colleague.
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Here is a list of the 125 most asked interview questions from Indeed to get you started.
