Early Career Monthly Mentoring Seminar

Monthly mentoring circle for students and new practitioners: Focused 6-month program designed for students to practitioners with less than 2 years of experience. Meetings have set topics designed to support transition into the OTP workforce. This will be a structured initiative primarily run by designated VOTA members. 

Starting in May: Meeting 1x/month for 6 months; 2nd Tuesdays from 7-8pm. Details:

• Month 1: How to send resumes, where to look for jobs, how to interview to find the right workplace fit, what questions to ask, etc.
• Month 2: Strategies to be a stellar employee; what not to do
• Month 3: Time Management and Prioritization skills
• Month 4: How to create work-life integration and avoid "burnout"
• Month 5: Effective communication skills with colleagues and supervisors/managers
• Month 6: Finances, budgeting, and asking for a raise