Cover Letters: Take some time to craft a cover letter and ask your mentor for feedback. Key aspects to consider:
Address the hiring manger by name
Hook the hiring manager with a strong introduction
Prove that you're the perfect candidate for the job
Close the cover letter with a request to interview
For guidance, see the UCLA Career Center's career guide on cover letter writing.
Featured Event: Alumni Mentor Resource Webinar
This quarter’s featured event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 6 p.m. and will highlight the UCLA Career Center. This session for alumni mentors will share the resources offered by the Career Center and explore tips on how to engage your student in their professional development. RSVP here.
Mentor Spotlight: Dr. Scott Herrmann '91
Congratulations to our first mentor spotlight, Dr. Scott Herrmann, who was nominated by his mentee, Paige Solomon.
“Dr. Herrmann has not only provided me with valuable information about his career, but inspired me to explore a Ph.D. rather than just a masters. He is kind, knowledgeable and compassionate. I am so grateful I found him because he is everything I hope to be in the future. I always look forward to our meetings because it gives me hope for the future during a sad and scary time. I feel that Scott embodies all of the True Bruin values and deserves recognition.”
Dr. Herrmann is mentoring two students this year. He is a licensed psychologist at Arizona Child Psychology, PLLC, and earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from UCLA in 1991.
Upcoming Events and Workshops
The Alumni Mentor Program committee has been working hard to develop programming to foster meaningful relationships between mentors and mentees. Below are a list of events planned this quarter. RSVP today!
SAVE THE DATE: Interview With a Bruin: AMP Edition | March 3
If you have any questions about our programs or would like to meet the AMP committee, visit our weekly office hours every Wednesday, 3–4 p.m. via Zoom.
Nominate Your Mentor or Student
Do you want to spotlight your mentor or student? Nominate them to be featured in an upcoming newsletter by filling out this short form.
Social Media Spotlights
Want to be featured on our social media channels? Let us know how your mentor-mentee meetings are going by filling out this form and submitting a screenshot of your virtual meetings.