Career Connections and Mentors

Gaining experience before entering the job market can make a huge difference, which is why networking and connecting with professionals in your field of choice is vital. Baldwin-Wallace College Career Services offers a mentoring database called Career Connections which allows students to search for an alumni mentor; this program offers a variety of benefits for students and alumni alike such as:

1. Job Shadowing
2. Relocation Advice
3. Informational Interviews
4. Networking
5. Industry Information

Gaining access to Career Connections is fairly easy; any student who has a Baldwin-Wallace College Career Network account can access Career Connections with the following steps:

1. Log on to the B-W Career Network with the username and password provided by Career Services (www.bw.experience.com)

2. On the home screen, click on the Career Connections link and from here you can view mentors profiles and request to connect.

In addition, please be sure to be professional when interacting with mentors.

1. All communication (verbal and written) should be professional
2. Respond to mentors in a timely manner
3. Last but not least, Be sure to thank your mentors for their support