SAMPLE LETTER TO REQUEST MENTORSHIP
Dear [POTENTIAL MENTOR]:
My name is [NAME] and I’m a [CLASS YEAR] studying [MAJOR] at Pace University. As a
participant in the Lubin School of Business Mentoring Program, I’d like the opportunity to get
your first-hand insight about a career [IN FIELD or AT COMPANY or AS A JOB TITLE]. I’m
interested in becoming a [JOB TITLE], and I thought your background puts you in an excellent
position to advise me.
In addition to my studies, I am currently [EXTRACURRICULARS] and I [INTERN/WORK
EXP].
I’m especially interested in [JOB TITLE/FUNCTION/COMPANY], and I think you’d be a great
mentor because of your experience with [JOB TITLE/FUNCTION/COMPANY]. [MORE HERE
EXPLAINING WHY MENTEE CHOSE THIS MENTOR, IF NEEDED]. I’d like to arrange a
meeting in the next few weeks to learn more about your background and career.
I can be reached at [PHONE NUMBER] or by email at [EMAIL]. Thank you for your time, and I
look forward to speaking with you soon.
Regards,
[NAME]