Mentoring Program

The Lubin School and Career Services are pleased to offer a mentoring program for Lubin students to connect with experienced industry leaders for career guidance, advice, and professional development opportunities. The mentoring program is offered through LinkedIn - a powerful tool for career development, networking, and establishing a positive Internet presence for potential employers to discover.

[Executive Mentor]
“LinkedIn is about connecting talent with opportunity.”
- Jeff Weiner, chief executive officer of LinkedIn
To participate in the Student Mentoring Program, you must be registered with LinkedIn. Registration is fast, easy, and free. Once you are logged in to LinkedIn, request to join the Lubin School of Business - Pace University group. Click on the "More" tab under "Lubin School of Business" and scroll down to sub-groups, where you will find the Lubin School of Business Mentoring Program.

The Lubin School of Business Mentoring Program is open to all current Lubin graduate and undergraduate students and alumni who meet the following qualifications:

  • Students who are seeking career advice in the form of mentoring. This is not a vehicle for students to ask for an internship or a job.
  • Alumni with five-plus years business experience who are interested in providing advice/mentoring to Lubin students

Role of the Mentor:

Provide any or all of the following:

  • Up-to-date information on career paths, industry trends, and areas of career opportunity
  • Resume critiquing, interviewing, and networking strategies
  • Referrals to other professional contacts who can provide additional career information
  • Invitations to attend a business lunch or meeting
  • A day or half-day of Shadowing so that students can observe the working environment and meet with professionals

Role of Student/Mentee:

  • Select a mentor that matches your career interests
  • Establish initial contact with mentor to set up a meeting
  • Create objectives and a list of questions to ask the mentor
  • Follow up and thank mentor for their time and advice

“If you are a college student and don't have a LinkedIn page, go get one. Your network is the single most important asset you can ever have. Social media is the best way to build a network.”
- Drew Neisser, president and CEO of Renegade