SHRM @ SJSU Mentor Program offers a structured setting that allows students to develop beneficial one-on-one relationships with HR professionals. Acting as a guide to the professional world, mentors have the opportunity to encourage and advise students by sharing their own experiences and knowledge of the HR profession.

Current Program Begins: August 24, 2011
Deadline to Apply For Fall 2011: September 16, 2011

A successful mentor program provides opportunities for students to...

• Explore the world of work through interaction with professionals in the HR career of their choice.
• Gain an experienced HR practitioner's perspective on applying text-book concepts to real-life situations.
• Understand the corporate environment, policies and procedures.
• Identify long-term professional development needs.
• Benefit from the value of networking.
• Develop meaningful professional relationships.

The program is designed to last six weeks. Once you have elected to participate in the program and you have fulfilled the eligibility requirements, you will be matched with a mentor.

During those six weeks, you and your mentor can participate in activities such as...

• Lunch with Mentor
• Attend company staff meeting
• Meet other HR professionals
• Observe the development of a special project such as a training program or curriculum, wellness program, or health fair.
• Observe a day of recruiting.
• And much more!

To become eligible to participate in the SHRM @ SJSU Mentor Program, you will need to...

• Be a current part time or full time student as SJSU
• Complete the Mentor Program Application
• Actively participate in and support SHRM @ SJSU student chapter events
• Be available for an interview
• Be available to attend the Mentor Meet & Greet
• Be committed to staying in contact with your mentor for at least 6 weeks

See Student Guidelines for more information.

Perspective students will be selected to attend an interview with Darlene Tran (President, SHRM@SJSU)/ Tammy San (VP, SHRM@SJSU). This interview will help SHRM @ SJSU determine the best fit per mentor and mentee.

Interviews will be on a rolling basis. Selected members will be contacted within 1 to 2 weeks with information on their status.

1. Fill out Mentorship Application.
2. Submit Application: Email completed applications to Tammy San at vicepresident.shrmatsjsu@gmail.com, submit to any SHRM Officer, or drop off application to BT 650.