Connect with an Alumni Mentor

The Boston College MentorMatch Program is an opportunity for juniors, seniors, and graduate students (excluding CGSOM and BC Law) to connect with an alum in a career field of interest to help them prepare to enter that field. Using Eagle Exchange, the Career Center will match students with Boston College alumni who will serve as mentors for the remainder of the 2022-23 academic year.

Details

Dates

Mid-September–April

(Actual mentoring begins in October)

Class Years

Current juniors, seniors, and graduate students (excluding CGSOM and BC Law)

Majors/Schools

All Welcome

How to Apply

 Student registration: September 18–October 3

Overview

The Boston College MentorMatch Program is an opportunity for juniors, seniors, and graduate students (excluding CGSOM and BC Law) to connect with an alum in a career field of interest to help them prepare to enter that field.

Suggested topics of discussion include:

  • the skills necessary in their industries of interest
  • how to effectively present experiences, skills, interests, and values in written materials (e.g. resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles) and verbally (e.g. interviewing skills)
  • exploring identity in the workplace

This program provides an opportunity for students to:

  • Develop confidence in communicating with alumni and professionals.
  • Verbally articulate how their experiences, skills, interests, and values relate to opportunities through networking conversations and/or interviews.
  • Connect the skills, interests, and values they are gaining at Boston College to specific career opportunities of interest.
  • Gain an understanding of current trends and hiring practices in their field of interest.
  • Create a plan to develop skills and competencies required for a particular field of interest.

Program Timelines

Alumni mentor registration:
September 12–25
Student mentee registration:
September 18–October 3
Mentors and mentees notified of match:
Mid-October
Mentors and mentees meet at least once per month:
October through April

Frequently Asked Questions

General

For Students

For Alumni