Below you will find helpful information and resources for this year's program, which will be conducted virtually. 

What is it?
  • Purpose: This initiative provides an opportunity for students to connect virtually with alumni for a 1:1 career session.
  • Dates: Any day between January 2–24, 2025 (“J-Term”). Continuing the discussion beyond the initial session is at the discretion of the alum and student.
  • Session goals: 
    • learn about the alum’s professional journey  
    • receive career advice, feedback on a resume, and suggestions on further resources for career exploration  
    • introductions to colleagues in the same or a different department.
FAQs

How do I find and match with a mentor? On November 12, we will launch a sign-up portal for students to choose which alumni they would like to match with (2-matches maximum per student). Through the portal, you will be able to view a master list of all mentors, organized by sector with their career info and short professional bios, and then filter by sector to see who's available to choose.  

How do I schedule my  session with my mentor? If you have successfully filled out the form and chosen a mentor, you will receive a confirmation email from the Alumni Relations team. Once the sign-up period closes in early-December, you will then be connected directly with your mentor via email. It is up to you to take the initiative to schedule your session directly with them. This should be treated like a professional opportunity. 

The form isn't allowing me to select my desired mentor? What does this mean? Requests to match are made on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are not able to click on your desired mentor's name, then they have already been chosen by another student and no longer available.

Will I meet with my mentor in person? No. This is a virtual program that allows students to easily meet with alumni from around the globe.

What is the value in this program—is it worth my time? This unique opportunity gives students the chance to get to know alumni one-on-one, learn from their experiences, and gain career insights. In the past, some student-alumni matches have led to long-lasting professional relationships and even job opportunities for students.  

Does this last the entire January-term, like an internship? No, the shadowing experience is meant to be a one-on-one connection. Continuing the discussion beyond the initial session is at the discretion of the mentor and mentee.  

Who are the alumni mentors and where can I learn more about them? Mentors will be visible on the sign up form, where students can view their profiles and sort by industries. 

Can I be matched with more than one mentor or mentee? Yes, students can select up to two mentors to match with.  

When do sign ups begin for students? The registration period for students will begin on November 12, 2024.