The Boston College MentorMatch Program allows current students to connect with an alumni mentor in their career field of interest. MentorMatch provides every junior the opportunity to be matched with a mentor, and is open to seniors and graduate students if space permits.

At a Glance

Dates

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(Actual mentoring begins in October)

Class Years

Current juniors
(open to seniors/graduate students if space permits, excluding CGSOM and ÇéÉ«¿Õ¼ä Law)

Majors/Schools

All Welcome

How to Apply

Junior Registration: 8/25-9/8

Senior/Graduate Student Registration (space permitting): 9/11-9/22

Overview

The Boston College MentorMatch Program is an opportunity for every junior (open to seniors/graduate students if space permits) to connect with an alumni mentor who will help them prepare to enter their career field of interest.

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
  • Create application materials such as resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and personal statements that articulate their experiences, skills, interests, and values

Program Timelines

Alumni registration:
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Junior registration:
August 25—September 8
Senior/graduate student registration:
September 11—22
Mentors and mentees notified of match:
Mid-September
Mentors and mentees meet at least once per month:
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