Career Education Center
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Location
(5) Palace Road Building
Suite P304
One Palace Road
Email: careers@simmons.edu
Phone: 617.521.2488
Hours
Academic year:
Monday - Thursday:
8:30am to 7:00pm
Friday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Career counselors are available by appointment.
June through August:
Monday - Thursday:
8:30am to 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am to 2pm.
Mosaic Multicultural Mentoring Program
Program Description
Mosaic offers you a unique opportunity to be matched with alumnae who will provide career mentoring through advising and job shadowing. Beginning in fall 2008, Mosaic will select up to 25 ethnically diverse sophomores and juniors to shadow alumnae whose jobs relate to their major or career interests. This program is specifically for Simmons students and alumnae of culturally diverse backgrounds.
For one or two days, you will observe your mentor in action at her workplace. The Mosaic Program pays for your transportation to and from your job-shadowing experience, as well as other associated expenses. The program aims to help you either choose a future career or prepare you for your chosen professional path.
The Mosaic program literally will connect you with an accomplished Simmons alumna who has volunteered to guide you through a job shadowing experience at her place of work. Shadowing experiences will be awarded based on qualifications and the potential for you to benefit from the experience. Not only does Mosaic offer you valuable insights into professional leadership qualities and skills, but if selected for the program, you can continue connecting with mentors and other Mosaic participants after your successful completion of the shadowing experience.
At the formal kick-off event on Saturday, February 2, 2008, you will be provided with training as well as information that will help you reach the goals of the Mosaic program.
For additional information, please see FAQs about the Mosaic Program.
Applying to the Mosaic Program
In order to be considered for the Mosaic program, please complete the following steps. Note that the deadline for submitting your application and résumé is October 6, 2008. However, if possible, submit the brief but important application early. A complete timeline of the application process is included with the Frequently Asked Questions.
Step 1: Complete and submit the online application form no later than October 6, 2008.
Step 2: Make sure an updated résumé is on your CareerLink profile. If you have not yet received a user name and ID via email from the Career Education Center (CEC), please call the CEC at (617) 521-2488 or stop by the CEC at One Palace Road, Suite 304. CEC staff members are ready to assist you with any CareerLink-related questions.
If you prefer, simply send an electronic copy of your résumé to Sarah Zengo in the Office of Alumnae/i Relations via email at sarah.zengo@simmons.edu.
Step 3: Familiarize yourself with the following expectations of the Mosaic Mentoring Program.
Participation in this program means you accept the responsibility to do the following:
Be professional!
This means everything from checking spelling and grammar in your written communication (emails, essays, résumé, etc.), to dressing appropriately, to writing thank-you notes. While these may seem obvious, their importance cannot be overstated.
Follow instructions!
Research information about your mentor and/or mentor's organization. Details about preparing for your shadowing experience will be provided soon after notification of acceptance to the program. These instructions are intended to help you gain the most from your experience.
Attendance at the kickoff event on Saturday, February 2, 2008 is required by all Mosaic participants. Please be aware of this date and be sure to include this in your calendar as a priority.
Be reliable!
Contact your mentor in a timely fashion after the February 2nd kick off event. If you make plans to call her at a certain time, be sure to do so or to notify her in enough time to reschedule the call.
Be reflective!
Within two weeks of your shadowing experience, submit a brief essay (300 to 500 words) that describes what you learned, felt, and experienced as a Mosaic program participant. Please be aware that this essay may be shared in whole or in part with the Simmons community (via web, fliers, etc.) and members of The Diversity Council.