Why Become a Mentor

"The Pesce Family Mentoring Institute has been a very gratifying experience for both myself and my mentee John. I take personal pride in the development of John’s professional career path and lending insight on how he can attain his goals. As an alum, I applaud William Paterson University for all of the additional resources that they provide for their students in assisting them on how to become successful working professionals." -Joseph Fantozzi, ’85, VP Customer Development, Allegiance Retail Services, LLC

• Offer career guidance and general professional advice. Serve as a sounding board for a student and provide practical feedback when necessary.
• Provide insight for students into your area(s) of expertise.
• Serve as a positive role model for a student.
• Inspire students to pursue new fields of interest or confirm their current field of interest.
• Motivate students toward long-term goals.
• Help students polish resumes and cover letters, improve interview skills, develop networking skills and conduct a job/internship search.
• Provide information on how to research specific employers.
• Provide potential contacts for students regarding internships and full-time employment opportunities.
• Gain personal satisfaction from fostering the professional development of a student.