<ul>
<li>How to prepare for their chosen career while still in college</li>
<li>Importance of building a portfolio with internships</li>
<li>Career options for a specific major</li>
<li>Other majors to consider for a specific career</li>
<li>Networking skills</li>
<li>Professional etiquette, including online presence on social and professional sites</li>
<li>Business ethics</li>
<li>Resources for internship or job searching</li>
<li>What makes a good first job</li>
<li>Benefits/career path/location/advancement opportunities</li>
<li>Discuss short- and long-term career issues, which may include preference of a geographical area or commitments to other persons, such as spouses, family members, and friends</li>
<li>Consult on course selection, research, student organizations, and other extra-curricular activities</li>
<li>Exchange and discuss papers written by the student or published by the mentor</li>
<li>Discuss trends or developments in the field</li>
<li>Research summer jobs and/or internships</li>
<li>Write/edit résumé and cover letter</li>
<li>Arrange or conduct mock interviews</li>
<li>Discuss interviewing tips and experiences</li>
<li>Discuss continuing education and other ways to enhance skills and marketability</li>
<li>Attend/suggest conferences or symposia</li>
<li>Discuss professional readings and publications</li>
<li>Discuss professional organizations, affiliations, and certifications</li>
<li>Discuss employment offers and salary negotiation</li>
<li>Discuss search/recruitment firms and other job-seeking tools</li>
<li>Discuss networking strategies or tips</li>
<li>Discuss “the elevator pitch” by practicing a short persuasion speech (presenting your best self).</li>
<li>Discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.</li>
</ul>