Career & Leadership Programs
CAP Mentor Services
Nervous about meeting with a CAP mentor you’ve never met before? Don’t be! Over 80% of first-time appointments occur with a student the CAP mentor does not know. Mentors anticipate developing new relationships with all types of business majors, including freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors. In fact, it is uncommon for a mentee to meet with a CAP the first time who they previously knew.
Freshmen and Sophomore CAP Appointment Meetings
Successful students surround themselves with other successful students. As a freshmen or sophomore, find a mentor who has joined a student organization, completed a study abroad, or completed an internship in an area you also have interest. Here are some suggested questions to ask your mentor the first time you meet with them:
- The Freshmen/Sophomore Year. If you could go back and do your freshmen/sophomore year over, what would you do the same? What would you change?
- Resume Critique. Can you help me create a new resume or critique my old resume?
- Leadership Mock Interview. I have an upcoming interview with student organization X. Can you assist me in preparing for this?
- Florida Leadership Academy Preparation. Please provide a resume critique, mock FLA interview, and review my personal statement.
- Internship Preparation. What preparation can I do now to better my chances at obtaining a future internship?
Junior CAP Appointment Meetings
Most internships really aren’t internships, they are three month job interviews. How do students find an internship? How do they prepare for acquiring one? What should they expect on an internship? CAP mentors answer these types of questions when meeting with their mentees over the course of the junior year. Here are some additional questions juniors typically work with their mentor on:
- Career Showcase Prep. I need help developing and practice my 60-second career commercial. What do students normally say to a recruiter? What should I avoid?
- Locating Internships: What are the best resources for finding an internship locally or nationally?
- Internship Preparation. What preparation can I do now to better my chances at obtaining a future internship?
- Mock Interviews. I have a few internship interviews coming up, can you provide me one or two mock interviews for each one?
- Resume Critique. Can you help me create a new resume or critique my old resume?
Career Services
Most business majors meet with their CAP mentor at least two or three times each term to increase their professionalism in anticipation of acquiring a great internship. Regardless of your classification, any business majors can meet with a mentor of their choice to receive professional assistance with the following services:
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Internship Acquisition Strategies
- Utilize resources to efficiently focus your internship search based on your interests
- Find internships based on your major, field, location, or industry
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Resume Development and Effective Cover Letter Creation
- Provide functional tips on proper resume formatting
- Assist you in maximizing the marketability of your experiences
- Tailor cover letters to highlight your strengths and market your experiences toward the internship provider's needs
- Developing a Customized LinkedIn Profile
- Creating a Career Commercial or 60-Second Elevator Pitch
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Mock Interviews
- Conduct mock interviews that simulate the job interview experience with questions commonly asked
- Critique your performance with tips for improvement
- Target questions based on the your areas of interest
- Teach you how to effectively answer behavioral and technical interview questions
- Finding and Obtaining Leadership Positions on Campus
