Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How extensive is the time commitment for this program?
Participation in our program is a fairly flexible commitment. We simply require that:
-Interviewing skills
-Resume-building and writing
-Navigating the corporate, professional, and academic landscape
-Career building
-Career strategy
How are mentors and mentees matched?
We match mentors with mentees based on the following criteria mentors meet and establish:
Am I guaranteed to be matched with a mentee?
No. Although we make an effort to match every mentor with a mentee, we value your time. We take pride in the quality of our program, and we do not want form poorly incompatible pairs.
When will I be notified if I have been matched?
Upon being matched, you will receive a Your Mentee in a Snapshot attachment.
This will include your mentee’s resume, a link to their LinkedIn profile, a brief biography of your mentee, and a list of their hobbies.
Your mentee will be notified of the match, as well. They are expected to initiate contact with you.
Participation in our program is a fairly flexible commitment. We simply require that:
- You participate in the program for the entirety of the 2017-2018 academic year.
- You maintain contact with your mentee for 2-3 hours a month (by email, phone, video chat, or in-person).
- You provide guidance on the following topics:
-Interviewing skills
-Resume-building and writing
-Navigating the corporate, professional, and academic landscape
-Career building
-Career strategy
How are mentors and mentees matched?
We match mentors with mentees based on the following criteria mentors meet and establish:
- Field(s) worked
- Certifications earned
- Regions worked
- Education obtained
- Majors of interest
- Year(s) and class standing(s) of interest
- GPA ranges (major and cumulative) of interest
Am I guaranteed to be matched with a mentee?
No. Although we make an effort to match every mentor with a mentee, we value your time. We take pride in the quality of our program, and we do not want form poorly incompatible pairs.
When will I be notified if I have been matched?
Upon being matched, you will receive a Your Mentee in a Snapshot attachment.
This will include your mentee’s resume, a link to their LinkedIn profile, a brief biography of your mentee, and a list of their hobbies.
Your mentee will be notified of the match, as well. They are expected to initiate contact with you.