Career 360 is more than just finding a job. This program helps Girls Write Now mentees and mentee alum take proactive steps towards achieving career-life goals. We offer professional development training, mentoring, and personalized coaching to our career-ready women and gender-expansive mentees ages 19-29.
Mentees learn how to network, seek out companies that embody their values, present their authentic selves, and land the internship or job of their dreams! Mentors share their personal and professional experiences, and help mentees change the trajectory of their lives and careers.
Career 360 Curriculum
Create your career story and understand how to describe your desired trajectory so others can support you in finding opportunities. Explore the beginnings of your career path by identifying your key strengths that outline your capacity and interests, while providing suggested job titles or career paths you may have never considered.
Receive guidance on creating a recruiter-optimized LinkedIn profile, build a memorable brand, and expand your professional network with techniques that both align with your personality and stretch outside of your comfort zone.
Learn proactive job search techniques and walk through communication and outreach strategies to contact recruiters and hiring managers. Create a project plan and timeline to find the best job as soon as possible, and stay organized and motivated in the process.
Craft a resume and cover letter with a compelling message that attracts recruiters and hiring managers.
Participate in mock interviews to position yourself as the best candidate for your desired role. Practice potential behavioral and job-specific interview questions to enter your next interview confident and well-prepared.
Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself! Learn about and discuss the negotiation process to make sure your next company understands and supports the value you add.
Authenticity at work is when you feel safe, secure and comfortable showing up as your whole self. Explore ways at work to present your authentic self with integrity, identify and collaborate with allies, be an ally, and cultivate a positive work environment as both a team member and a leader who facilitates change and growth.
Career 360 Mentees
Program Benefits
☑️ Closed networking through bimonthly Girls Write Now College & Career Chats
☑️ Videos, written guides, and in-depth practice and discussion through monthly workshops and bootcamps
☑️ Private coaching sessions with a Girls Write Now mentor (60 min each)
☑️ Resume & cover letter template tailored for your chosen career path
☑️ LinkedIn Profile and LinkedIn outreach/networking tip-list
☑️ Personalized job search template
☑️ Mock interviews with feedback (60 min each)
☑️ Individual guidance on negotiation and understanding of your job offer
☑️ Exclusive access to unique job opportunities through Girls Write Now’s partner relationships.
☑️ Exclusive access to the Girls Write Now Slack Workspace for life-long networking and support from the community.
Eligibility Requirements
This Spring we are offering this opportunity to only 10 Girls Write Now mentees or mentee alumni. Up for the challenge? You must:
- Be age 19-29 as of September 2022
- Have at least one year of employment experience in a part-time or full-time position
- Commit to a minimum of 6+ hours per month in program events, workshops, and coaching hours.
Key Dates
All events are virtual.
- Mon, Jan 30: Career 360 Mentee Application Opens
- Wed, Feb 8 or March 1 College & Career Chat **MANDATORY ATTENDANCE TO EITHER EVENT DATE FOR APPLICANTS TO BE CONSIDERED
- Wed, Feb 8: Career 360 Mentee Application Deadline
- Wed, Feb 15: Career 360 Mentee Interviews (with AM & PM time slots)
- Tue, Feb 21: Career 360 Mentee Program Status Notification
- Sat, Feb 25: Career 360 Bootcamp 11AM – 5:30 PM ET (with breaks)
- Day TBD, Mar – May: Career 360 One-to-One Sessions with Career 360 Mentor (8 in total)
- Wed, Mar 1 & 8: College & Career Chat
- Wed, Apr 12 & 19: College & Career Chat
- Sat, Apr 22: Personal Finance Workshop: Budgeting, Investing & Clearing Debt, 11AM-4PM ET
- Wed, May 3 & 10: College & Career Chat
- Sat, May 6: Career 360 Bootcamp, 11AM-2PM ET
- Thur, May 25: Career 360 Closing Event
Ready to Get Serious about your Career Journey?
Applications for SPring 2023 NOW CLOSED.
Career 360 Mentors
Background
Navigating your career path is not easy, especially after a global pandemic. Awareness and accountability around diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging has increased, but are oftentimes not reflected in companies’ hiring practices and work culture.
Did you know?
- Women account for 47.75 of the global workforce but only 27.1% are managers and leaders.
- The gender pay gap is growing with women earning 22% less than men in monthly wages. In the US, every dollar men earn, women earn $0.82.
- In 2021, women held 30% of S&P 500 board seats but only 5.7% of these seats were held by women of color.
- 33% of women have never had substantial interaction with senior leaders about work, which can make the difference when the time comes to fill a new leadership role.
The Mentor Role
You do not need to be a professional career coach! Your focus as a mentor is helping mentees gain clarity and confidence on their career pathways. Many mentees are looking to get their foot in the door, others are ready for advancement, and some are actively seeking a new position. You will provide guidance, insight and leadership tools while keeping your mentee accountable for achieving their career journey objectives. In tandem with Girls Write Now’s curriculum, staff support, and other resources, you will act as your mentee’s thought partner and give authentic feedback on their professional development.
This is your chance to apply all of the workforce knowledge you’ve accrued over the years to make a real impact on those who will benefit the most. All of your experiences are beneficial to hear about—even the painful ones you no doubt learned from! Our mentees are hungry for your words of wisdom—the advice you wish you could have given your younger self. They are eager for honest conversation about what to expect at work, how to navigate inevitable challenges, and especially for inspiration to bring their important ideas and diverse perspectives to the table.
Eligibility Requirements
This Spring we are offering this opportunity to only 10 mentors. You must be:
- At least age 30 as of September 2022
- Considered mid to late career professional
- Able to commit to 8 sessions (60 min each) with your mentee between February and May 2023.
Key Dates
All events are virtual.
- Mon, Jan 30: Career 360 Mentor Application Opens
- Wed, Feb 15: Career 360 Mentor Application Deadline
- Day TBD, Feb 27-Mar 1: Career 360 Mentor Interviews (with AM & PM time slots)
- Fri, Feb 24: Career 360 Mentor Program Status Notification
- Day TBD, Mar – May: Career 360 One-to-One Sessions with Career 360 Mentee (8 in total)
- Thur, May 25: Career 360 Closing Event
You may also attend any of the additional mentee events listed above.
Ready to Become the Person YOU needed in your Early Career?
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