They can freely interact with finance professionals at reputed organizations. Mentor Scott Shiffman appreciated the chance to give something back to the community. We all remember when we were in college and just starting out in our careers, and it's nice to be able to help someone in that position. Graybill echoes that sentiment. I wish there had been a program like this available to me when I was in college.
Mentors help students with career decisions, educational advice and general networking.
He really went above and beyond the scope of his duties as a mentor. He sent me articles and books to read, and had me talk to different people in the industry to get a feel for what they do. Dagher says Hayes also gave her valuable career advice. He spent a lot of time helping to guide my decision about what I want to do. Like Dagher, Natalie Lvova, a senior at Fordham, felt her mentor, Graybill, was extremely helpful.