Welcome to the AUBG Career Circles: An Alumni Mentoring Program
Career Circles: An Alumni Mentoring Program is a joint effort of the Office of Alumni Relations, the Dean of Students Office, and the Career Center, with the support of the AUBG Alumni Association and the Student Government.
Program Objectives
Career Circles: An Alumni Mentoring Program aims to:
- Enhance career readiness among AUBG students (priority is given to juniors and seniors).
- Provide guidance on goal setting, resume and cover letter writing, and graduate school preparation.
- Foster networking and learning through 1:1 discussions.
- Create meaningful connections between students and alumni mentors.
Program Structure
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The program connects high-achieving students with experienced AUBG alumni in a 1:1 mentoring format, giving them the opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with a mentor who can support their personal and professional development.
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Career Circles: An Alumni Mentoring Program will run for seven months, from December 2025 to June 2026. Mentoring pairs will have the flexibility to organize and schedule their meetings as they see fit to best match their goals and expectations.
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Eligible are high achieving AUBG students. Priority will be given to juniors and seniors.
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All AUBG alumni are eligible to serve as mentors.
Responsibilities and Expectations
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- Decide with mentees on the main communication channel (i.e. email, phone, in-person, etc.)
- Decide with mentee the parameters of the relationship, such as how often and how you will meet.
- Share professional knowledge and insights.
- Guide students in setting and achieving career goals.
- Facilitate group discussions and encourage collaboration among mentees.
- Help mentees identify and set goals, track progress, and adapt to changes.
- Reinforce important competencies and skills valued for a successful career in the chosen field.
- Respond to mentees in a timely fashion.
- Commit to open a dialog and extend their knowledge whenever possible.
- Provide constructive feedback
- Handle any sensitive or confidential information shared by mentees with discretion and professionalism, ensuring their trust and privacy.
- Contact the Alumni Office in case any issues arise at [email protected]
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- To offer any jobs/internships to mentees.
- To offer further guidance and help to the mentee after the completion of the program.
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- Decide with mentors on the main communication channel (i.e. email, phone, in-person, etc.)
- Decide with mentors the parameters of the relationship, such as how often and how you will meet.
- Actively participate in group sessions.
- Engage with peers and mentors to maximize learning opportunities.
- Prepare and bring relevant questions or materials to sessions (e.g., resumes, cover letters).
- Respect their mentors’ time and have an open dialog about expectations and goals.
- Be open-minded and appreciative when receiving advice and feedback.
- Handle sensitive and confidential information or advice provided by your mentor with respect and discretion.
- Contact the Dean of Students at [email protected] or Career Center at [email protected] in case any issues arise
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- Ask their mentor for a job.
- Request obligatory further guidance and help from the mentor after the completion of the program
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- Facilitate the matching process between students and alumni mentors.
- Provide resources and support to participants.
- Gather feedback and track program progress.
- Address any issues in a timely manner.
Participation Process
Alumni Recruitment
- Invitations will be sent to all AUBG alumni.
Student Application
- The program is open to all AUBG students (priority is given to juniors and seniors.)
- Strong academic standing of CGPA of 3.0 or above is required.
Matching
- Students will be paired with alumni mentors based on professional interests and goals.
- Unmatched alumni will be added to a priority list for future program cycles.
Program Timeline
o November 14, 2025 – Program announcement and student application forms sent out.
o November 17, 2025 – Program announcement and alumni application forms sent out.
o November 28, 2025 – Application deadline for both students and alumni.
o December 1–5, 2025 – Mentoring pair matching process.
o December 8, 2025 – Match notifications sent to mentoring pairs.
o March 2026 – Mid-program check-in.
o June 2026 – Program conclusion and exit survey.
