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Mentorship

Mentorship with Grace

I’ve mentored 580+ students and early-career professionals on career strategy, portfolios, networking, and interview prep.

Mentorship is a two-way street — whether you are a mentor guiding others or a mentee learning and growing, both roles bring valuable lessons. This page explains who I work with, what we can cover, how sessions run, and how to get the most value.

Quick wins we can target in a single session:
• Resume headline & top-third rewrite
• Portfolio project framing (Context→Problem→Outcome)
• LinkedIn profile tune-up (title, ‘About’, featured)
• Networking DM review + first outreach plan
• 3 behavioral stories (STAR/CAR) polished
• Mock interview feedback with action items

Who I Help

Students & New Grads

Internships, new-grad roles, research/club leadership, scholarships.

Career Switchers

Translate prior experience into the skills target teams value.

Early-Career Builders

Level up impact, communicate achievements, and plan next steps.

What We Can Work On

Pick one focus per session for best results — or book a series for deeper work.

Applications & Portfolio

  • Resume top-third, impact bullets, ATS keywords
  • Portfolio projects (demo, screenshots, mini case studies)
  • LinkedIn positioning & featured work

Networking & Outreach

  • DM scripts, warm intros, community discovery
  • Follow-ups that earn replies (without pestering)
  • Personalized referral asks

Interview Prep

  • Behavioral stories (STAR/CAR) with measurable outcomes
  • Mock interviews + actionable feedback
  • Case/technical structure & communication

Career Strategy

  • Target role mapping & weekly cadence
  • Skill gaps & project ideas with scope
  • Offer decision framework (values, learning, impact)

Resume polish Portfolio framing Mock interview Outreach plan Weekly cadence

How Sessions Work

  1. Book: Pick a time on Topmate and add links (resume, portfolio, job post).
  2. Prepare: Choose 1–2 goals. Skim the checklist below. I’ll review materials beforehand.
  3. Meet: We focus on outcomes (edits, scripts, next steps). Expect honest, practical feedback.
  4. Follow-up: You’ll leave with concrete action items. Send updates and we’ll iterate.
Tip: One focused goal per session beats trying to cover everything at once.

Book a Mentorship Session

I offer mentorship for students, new grads, and early-career professionals on career planning, networking, interview prep, and breaking into tech. Explore my profile and book directly through Topmate below.

Before Your Session: Checklist

  • Share your resume/portfolio links + 1–2 target roles.
  • List your top 3 wins with metrics (impact, users, time saved).
  • Write 3 questions you want answered.
  • For interviews: draft 3 STAR stories.
  • For outreach: draft 1 DM you plan to send.
  • Optional: a short Loom/video demo of a project.

Templates You Can Reuse

Networking DM

Hi [Name] — I’m a [student/new grad in X] exploring [team/problem space]. I enjoyed your post on [specific insight].
Would you be open to a 15-min chat about how your team evaluates [skill/portfolio]? I’ve built [1-line project] and I’m exploring roles like [role].

Behavioral Story (CAR)

  • Context: The situation & goal (1–2 lines).
  • Action: What you did, trade-offs, collaboration.
  • Result: Measurable impact + learning/next step.

FAQ

What should I bring?

Links to your resume/portfolio, 1–2 target roles, and a short goal for the session.

Can we do mock interviews?

Yes — behavioral or role-specific. You’ll get structured feedback and drills to practice.

Do you edit resumes live?

We’ll rewrite key sections live (headline, top-third, 2–3 impact bullets) and set a pattern for you to use.

Group sessions or workshops?

Available for schools/clubs. Topics include portfolios, networking, and interview prep.

I treat your materials confidentially. Share only what you’re comfortable with (NDA by request).

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Mentorship is about growth, connection, and paying it forward.
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