Mentoring program advances student professionalism
Chelsea Cox
Issue date: 11/20/08 Section: Culture
"It gave me a leg up because I learned what kind of questions to ask," Bidek said. "I think it made [my employer] realize I was doing my homework."
Timothy Blythe, a senior from Memphis, said he has participated in the mentoring program.
Blythe said he has spoken with mentors from Unum Provident and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
According to Blythe, his experience has been very valuable for networking in Chattanooga.
"Unum, Cigna and Blue Cross are all connected in a way," Blythe said. "People that work at one have often worked at the other companies."
Blythe said he recommended the program for students interested in any field.
"If you're a college student and you're unsure of what you want to do, this is a good way to figure it out," Blythe said. "It takes care of the uncertainty you go through before graduation.
"It's a good way to get your name out there," Blythe said. "A lot of people don't get to talk to companies about entry-level jobs."
Students can register for the program online. For more information, visit http://www.utc.edu/Administration/PlacementAndStudentEmployment/AlumniMentor.php.
Timothy Blythe, a senior from Memphis, said he has participated in the mentoring program.
Blythe said he has spoken with mentors from Unum Provident and Blue Cross Blue Shield.
According to Blythe, his experience has been very valuable for networking in Chattanooga.
"Unum, Cigna and Blue Cross are all connected in a way," Blythe said. "People that work at one have often worked at the other companies."
Blythe said he recommended the program for students interested in any field.
"If you're a college student and you're unsure of what you want to do, this is a good way to figure it out," Blythe said. "It takes care of the uncertainty you go through before graduation.
"It's a good way to get your name out there," Blythe said. "A lot of people don't get to talk to companies about entry-level jobs."
Students can register for the program online. For more information, visit http://www.utc.edu/Administration/PlacementAndStudentEmployment/AlumniMentor.php.
