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Peer Mentorship Program

Need a hand?

The Peer Mentorship Program, coordinated by SWS, WIB, and FA, matches high-achieving upperclassmen who have professional and advanced curricular experiences with engaged students who are seeking to follow in similar career footsteps. Its aspiration is to create an expansive, yet personable, program that allows William & Mary mentors the opportunity to give back to the tight knit business school community and mentees the chance to receive guidance from their older peers. In the past year, our program has grown from about 20 students to over 70 students, and we now have mentors and mentees from all four business majors.

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How It Works: A Five-Week Journey

Each semester, the program takes place over five weeks and each week focuses on a single aspect of professional development, such as resume writing and behavioral interviews. The program coordinators provide the mentors with supplemental materials and guiding discussion questions, and the mentees also have access to group workshops.

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Logistics: When & Where

  • Program Kickoff

    All mentors and mentees are required to attend the kickoff night where pairing assignments are introduced.

  • Meeting Duration

    We recommend 30-60 minutes per weekly session, scheduled at any time and day that works for both parties.

  • Format

    Mentors and mentees are welcome to meet in-person or online via Zoom at your own preference.

For Mentees: Expectations

Our mentors volunteer their precious time to participate in the program. We believe you will get the most out of it by following these guidelines:

Be proactive and let your mentor know your goals at week 1, so they can help design a customized meeting schedule and topics.

Be responsive to your mentor's texts or emails regarding meeting times.

Make sure to do what the mentor recommended in advance, such as resume drafts, interview prep, etc.

Have fun and build your network through this program.

Beyond 1 On 1: Group Events

In addition to individual mentoring sessions, we host group events to enrich your experience with more people and resources.

  • Engage

    Engage in casual conversation with other mentors who can provide insight from their journey

  • Connect

    Be paired with upperclassmen who have pursued opportunities in areas of interest

  • Meet

    Meet young alumni and other experienced people in the field

  • Discuss

    Discuss behavioral and technical interview tips and tricks with program coordinators and peers