The Mentor ProgramThe first round of mentors have been assigned for the UMass Men’s Swimming Alumni Mentoring Program. The goal of the program is to place rising Juniors, Seniors, and recent graduates with alumni mentors in similar fields. Through the guidance provided by these alumni we hope to help provide a smooth transition to professional life for our graduates. Nate Bromage, is a 2009 Business major with an interest in management. Mentor: Bill Chouinard, 1993 An important aspect of the UMass Aquatics community is the alumni’s availability to current student athletes to provide guidance and advice on their next steps after leaving UMass. On April 9, 2008 Friends of UMass Men’s Swimming and Diving board members John Gardiner, Jim Robertson, Mark Vozella and Jim O'Sullivan, (with a combined seventy five years of business experience) provided a forum for current male swimmers to learn from their experiences. Eight juniors and seniors from the Men’s team attended this seminar which focused on interviewing techniques and resume writing. The conversation covered successful interviewing techniques that ran the gambit from corporate America to running your own business. Many students brought their resumes which were briefly critiqued while other students had additional follow up with Jim O'Sullivan on enhancing their resume to better reflect their accomplishments. The student feedback was very positive with additional seminars planned for the fall. Check back here for upcoming dates, events & information on how you can get involved! If you have any questions about the program or would like to get involved, contact mentor@umassaquatics.org Online Career Resources:
The following links are to websites that the mentors have found useful for career development:
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