Mentoring and Networking

Sample Questions

I am interested in going to law school and would like to find out what some of the top law schools look for in an applicant.

As an IR and Economics major, I would like to pursue a career in public policy and would eventually like to become an effective policy maker leader. Can you provide some guidance on how I should go about achieving my goals?

Do you have any tips regarding what MHC undergraduates should consider if they are unsure about attending a post-bac or trying to go to medical school straight from MHC?

I am interested in the field of finance and would like to work in investment banking or consulting after graduation. I’d like to learn more about these areas and would also like some guidance on which companies offer internships and/or are advantageous to work for. Also, what can I do now while I’m in college that will help me find a job in these areas?

I would like to learn more about careers in Marketing as well as Management. I understand an MBA is important in these fields. Can you tell me if there are reasonably good opportunities in these fields for an MHC graduate? Also, how soon should I plan to start working on my MBA after graduation? I understand some companies will cover tuition costs while you are working for them. Is that something I should be looking for in a company when I apply for a job there?

I would like to work in NGOs, particularly working for humanitarian issues. Could you give me some advice on what courses I should take in college and where I should begin to look for internships in this field? Also, what else should I be thinking about doing after I graduate to build a career path in this area?

I am interested in creating a special art major connected with graphic design and animation. I want to explore the field of online and web trade. Can you give me some guidance?

I am very interested in Research and Consulting, particularly in the field of Economics, but I am also interested in finding out what is involved in starting my own business. Can you give me some advice?

I am interested in working in an international organization, especially participating in developing projects for third world countries. Your job experience speaks about that. Can you tell me more about your work? Also, how should I go about preparing myself to eventually find a job in this career path?

Please tell me what is the best combination of degree and experience for your field?

Please tell me what specific qualities and skills are required for a job like yours?

What advice do you have for an undergraduate who wants to get experience in this field?

Do you know if your company has internship programs for undergraduates? If they do, can you tell me how I can apply for theses internship and/or training programs?

I am learning a foreign language. Would this skill be helpful in the field that you are in?

Can you tell me how one goes about obtaining a job in an organization such as yours?

Can you tell me what the market outlook for the future is in this industry?

Would you know if your company offers summer positions? If they do, can you tell me what the procedure is to apply for a summer position with your company?

Can you tell me what are the most important skills for a new graduate to have when applying for a job in your field?

Someone sent me a T-shirt not long ago that read ‘Well-Behaved Women Don’t Make History.’ They don’t make good lawyers, either, or doctors or businesswomen. Imitations are redundant. Yourself is what is wanted.
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Anna Quindlen, commencement address, 1999