Action Plan
On this webpage, we outline an action plan that aligns with both the requirements of the mentorship program and Sarah's personal goals for participation.
Mutual commitments
Respectful communication
Commitment to the minimum established requirements
Maintaining regular and consistent communication
Sarah's initial goals
I hope to learn about possible career options I can have in the future.
I would also like to learn more about Grad school and whether this is a path I may want to take.
Sarah's initial questions
Was it difficult to find a job post college graduation?
What are aspects you enjoy about your job, or aspects you don't like as much?
Sarah's ongoing goals
This section is dynamic and will be continuously updated by Sarah as we make progress.
Career Exploration
Graduate School Guidance
Personal and Professional Development
Work on resume
Sarah's ongoing questions
This section is dynamic and will be continuously updated by Sarah as we make progress.
Sarah writes here.
Tasks
Required
Monthly meetings
On Zoom
Date and time
Duration: 1 hour
Reflections
At least once a week towards the end of the week
Updating the website as needed.
Live Documents
Sarah's personal story
Sarah's Resume
Optional
Additional meetings
Option 1: Schedule a second meeting, resulting in two monthly meetings.
Option 2: Hold occasional meetings as needed, based on Sarah's preferences.
Option 3: Reassess after one month into the program, when we have a better understanding of each other and can determine if additional meetings would be beneficial.
Option 4: No additional meetings required.
Communications
Email: Sarah is encouraged to email Mohsen anytime she needs assistance, wishes to discuss something, or simply wants to schedule a chat without a specific agenda.
Mohsen is open to considering other forms of communication if Sarah prefers.
Potential topics
Resume development
Graduate School
Applying to graduate school
Succeeding in graduate school
Choosing the right program
Jobs
Strategies for job applications and interviews
Essential skills for success
Networking for professional deveopment
Work-life balance
Buildings
Environmental impacts of buildings
Sustainable building practices
Sustainability rating systems for buildings
Climate action planning
Energy Sector
Energy governance in the U.S.
Renewable energy
Energy policy
Energy justice
Local Governments and sustainability advisory boards
