Below is a link to the Power Point which was presented in the Semi-Annual Hiring Session in March 2008. The presentation includes survey results from students regarding their work experiences on campus. It also includes information and tips for supervisors in how to create great work experiences for your student employees.

Click here to download the presentation.

BYU employs thousands of people like you who are highly-educated, skilled, and service-centered.
As a supervisor, you are in the position to have a profound influence on the lives of the students
with whom you work. Mentoring is a great opportunity to make the most of this sitiuation! Mentoring
relationships can provide the following benefits:

For the Student

This paragraph will be inserted into your job posting under "Qualifications" if you select "Mentored Student Employment" in your position type:

This is a Mentored Student Employment position that will focus on teaching skills to better prepare you for a career.
This includes transferable skills such as time management and leadership, as well as industry-specific skills.

 

 

 

Consider the following qualifications in adapting your job to a mentored student work experience:

1. Does it have potential for the student to grow?
2. Does it provide adequate time with the supervisor?
3. Does it have sufficient current and potential responsibility?
4. Does the job allow for creativity on the student's part?
5. Is the job career enhancing?

What does it really take to be a good mentor? After months of research reading authoritative books and personally interviewing mentors who draw praise from a variety of sources, three things stand out: desire, time and skills. The first two are up to you. The third is the reason this website exists.

1. Post the job, labeling it as a Mentored Student Employment position type.
2. Read Tips on Mentoring Students
3. Register as a mentor at www.byu.edu/hr/mentoring.

This document provides information on how supervisors can better develop their student employees.