July 26, 2021, Filed Under: Important InformationShape Your Career Path: Collaborate with a Career Peer Mentor Become a Mentee in the Black and Latinx/e Advising Student to Student (BLASTS) Career Peer Mentor Program Through the program, you’ll: Build a master resume and learn how to craft a cover letter Understand career options and preferences derived from MBTI assessment results Gain interviewing skills using the STAR Method, Project Grid and more Articulate your personal interests through networking and personal branding Create or enhance your profiles on HireUTexas, LinkedIn and HookedIn Use networking platforms and online tools to increase your professional portfolio and knowledge of career competencies Program Details • Meet virtually each week with an upperclass mentor and a small group of fellow mentees on a variety of career-related topics Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week for 12 weeks Dates: September 13 – December 3 Location: Remote/virtual learning Program Eligibility and Expectations Mentees must be enrolled as a first-year or sophomore class level undergraduate student for the Fall 2021 semester and personally identify as a member of the Black and/or Latinx/e community Must have evening availability for group meetings Strong interest in exploring career opportunities and career education topics Strong interest in building career portfolio such as resume, cover letter, etc. Strong skills in relationship development and community building Demonstrated initiative and follow-through skills; punctuality and professional demeanor Questions? Email: Nong Xiong (she/her/hers) nong.xiong@austin.utexas.edu