Resident Mentor: Join the Team!

            Today I was excited to participate in the Mentor Selection kick-off. Unfortunately the event was cancelled due to inclement weather. So I figured why not share what’s awesome about being a Resident Mentor with this blog?

Our Great Staff!

            I love being a Mentor for many reasons but above all I love the people I’ve met. In the two years I’ve been a Mentor I’ve met over one hundred residents who I enjoyed hanging out with in my time as Mentor and I call my friends today. Then there’s staff. There are so many great people on staff that I never would’ve met any other way than my position as a Mentor.

            Besides the great people I’ve met I now have a shining star on my resume. In all the job interviews I’ve been the experiences I’ve had as a Mentor always come up and most employers I’ve talked to have found the experience very appealing in a candidate. Finally, if all else doesn’t appeal to you there is the crème de la resistance, a single room!

            I first applied to become a Resident Mentor my freshman year. Unfortunately I didn’t get it but I applied the very next year and was hired mid year at Rather hall as a sophomore. The point is if you are interested in becoming a Mentor you should definitely apply. Even if you don’t get it your first try you can always try again and in the meantime you gain valuable interview experience. Being a Mentor is a truly rewarding experience that I recommend anyone remotely interested should apply.

You can apply online now. Applications are due December 1^st at midnight.

If you have any questions place them in the comments below and I'll be sure to answer them.