Career Mentors

Career Mentors are undergraduate and graduate students who coach, mentor, advise and guide their peers on a variety of career topics. The 2022-23 team includes Career Mentors from diverse academic programs and backgrounds. Career Mentors participate in a competitive application and hiring process, training over the summer and weekly training and supervision throughout the year.

The Nevada Career Studio has had the opportunity to share our innovative model of peer mentoring to national audiences through the Mountain Pacific Association of Colleges and Employers (MPACE) and the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

Meet our Career Mentors

Alyssa

Alyssa

Class year: Sophomore

Majors: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Advice to share: "When it comes to interviews, listen carefully to the interviewer, nod and smile and practice good nonverbal communication. Also, dress professionally for the job/company, and lastly, just always be honest."

Amber

Amber

Class year: Graduate Student

Major: Public Administration

Advice to share: "When looking for job positions, don't be afraid to branch out and use jobs to aid you in your present and future goals. External experience may be very useful."

Callista

Callista

Class year: Senior

Major: Public Health

Advice to share: "Be confident in yourself and your skills!"

Erik

Erik

Class year: Sophomore

Major: Psychology

Advice to share: "Always dress your best for an interview."

Jordan

Jordan

Class year: Sophomore

Majors: Mechanical Engineering

Advice to share: "Be confident."

Maddie

Maddie

Class year: Senior

Majors: Environmental Science

Advice to share: "Your career path isn't a marathon, so take things one step at a time and breathe."

Mariah

Mariah

Class year: Senior

Major: Economics

Advice to share: "Do not just try to be what you think employers will want! You will find a much better fit for you if you are your authentic self."

Nina

Nina

Class year: Senior

Major: Marketing

Advice to share: "Fill out resumes as you do things, because it is hard to think back after the experience is over."

Rumaysa

Rumaysa

Class year: Senior

Major: Biology

Advice to share: "Your resume bullet points have the ability to provide a lot of insight. I advise everyone to add some sort of context to your bullet points (E.g. how, why, how many)."

Spencer

Spencer

Class year: Junior

Major: International Affairs

Advice to share: "You are your own biggest obstacle! Never be afraid to put yourself out there. You'll be rewarded."

Stephen

Stephen

Class year: Senior

Majors: Finance and Economics

Advice to share: "Ask thought-provoking questions at the end of every interview, and make them unique to the employer!"

 

Zane

Zane

Class year: Senior

Major: International affairs

Advice to share: "Always transport key words from job postings directly into your application materials to help you stand out."