Programs & Services

Mentoring & Networking

The Alumnae Association’s Online Career Network (Lifenet) connects Mount Holyoke alumnae and students to participating alumnae worldwide for professional mentoring advice.  The connection can be ongoing or a one-time event: it's up to you and the alumna adviser.

Pre-Law and Pre-Health students can search Online Career Network (Lifenet) and connect with alumnae mentors in the fields of law and medicine.

How can you connect with an alumna mentor or advisor?
Read the guidelines below first, then click on the Online Career Network (Lifenet) link at the bottom of this page to get to our password-protected site.

You can lose your Online Career Network (Lifenet) privileges if you fail to respect the following:

• Don't solicit alumnae for anything. They are here to give advice and suggestions only.
• Don't ask alumnae for jobs.
• Do thank the alumna adviser for her time and assistance.

What are some of the guidelines for a good mentoring relationship?
Please respect each other's time and try to respond to emails promptly.  If you send an email and don't hear back right way, give it time and remember that people are busy with work, travel, and studies.

How do I start a conversation with a potential mentor?
Begin with an e-mail telling your mentor about yourself. Example...

Take a look at this list of sample questions to help you get started.

› Log In to Online Career Network (Lifenet) Career Networking Update your profile or search the career networking database.

You can also connect with alumnae via the Mount Holyoke College Alumnae Student Connect group on LinkedIn.

Questions?

E-mail Joni Haas Zubi, associate director of programs.