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Higher Education Matching Questions

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Written by Andrew Fiedler
Updated over 10 months ago

Alumni to Alumni Matching:

1. What is your current industry or professional field?

  • Business and Finance

  • Education and Academia

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Healthcare and Medicine

  • Law and Legal Services

  • Arts and Design

  • Social Services and Nonprofit

  • Other

2. What is your current career stage?

  • Early career (1-5 years of experience)

  • Mid-career (5-10 years of experience)

  • Experienced (10-20 years of experience)

  • Senior-level or Executive (20+ years of experience)

  • Retired or semi-retired

3. What are your personal interests or hobbies?

  • Sports and outdoor activities

  • Travel and cultural experiences

  • Music, arts, and creative pursuits

  • Reading and lifelong learning

  • Technology and gaming

  • Volunteering and social causes

4. What was your field of study while attending "X" Univeristy?

  • Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Natural Sciences and Mathematics

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Business and Economics

  • Health and Medicine

  • Law and Legal Status

  • Education

  • Art and Design

Student to Student Matching

1. What is your current academic year?

  • Freshman (1st year)

  • Sophomore (2nd year)

  • Junior (3rd year)

  • Senior (4th year)

  • Graduate Student

  • Doctoral Student

2. What is your major or primary field of study?

  • Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Natural Sciences and Mathematics

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Business and Economics

  • Health and Medicine

  • Arts and Design

  • Education

  • Environmental Studies and Sustainability

  • Computer Science and Information Systems

  • Other

3. What are your main academic goals for this year?

  • Improving my GPA

  • Exploring potential career paths

  • Preparing for graduate or professional school

  • Building a professional network

  • Gaining research experience

  • Developing specific technical skills

  • Finding a study buddy or group

4. What extracurricular activities are you interested in?

  • Sports and fitness

  • Arts and performance (music, theater, dance)

  • Student government or leadership roles

  • Clubs related to my field of study

  • Volunteering and community service

  • Environmental or sustainability initiatives

  • Social clubs and meetups

  • Entrepreneurship or startup initiatives

5. What kind of events would you be interested in attending with other students?

  • Study groups or academic workshops

  • Networking events and career panels

  • Social gatherings and informal meetups

  • Skill-building workshops (coding, design, etc.)

  • Outdoor activities and sports events

  • Volunteering or community service projects

Student to Alumni Matching:

1. What type of guidance are you (student or alumni) looking to offer or receive through this connection?

  • Career advice and industry insights

  • Networking and professional connections

  • Academic guidance and study tips

  • Research or project collaboration

  • Personal growth and work-life balance

  • Interview and job search preparation

  • Graduate school advice

2. What is your field of study or primary area of professional expertise?

  • Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Natural Sciences and Mathematics

  • Engineering and Technology

  • Business and Economics

  • Health and Medicine

  • Arts and Design

  • Education

  • Environmental Studies and Sustainability

  • Computer Science and Information Systems

  • Other

3. What skills or topics are you most interested in learning or mentoring?

  • Industry trends and developments

  • Career path options and transitions

  • Networking and relationship-building tips

  • Technical skills and certifications

  • Work-life balance and mental health

  • Leadership and management skills

4. What type of extracurricular activities are/were involved in or interested in?

  • Sports and Fitness

  • Arts and creative pursuits

  • Student government or leadership

  • Clubs related to my field of study

  • Volunteering and community service

  • Environmental or sustainability initiatives

  • Entrepreneurship and innovation

Staff to Staff Matching:

1. What are your primary areas of expertise or job functions?

  • Administrative Support

  • Human Resources

  • Information Technology and Systems

  • Marketing and Communications

  • Student Affairs and Services

  • Academic Affairs and Program Management

  • Facilities and Operations

  • Research and Development

  • Financial Services

  • Library and Information Services

  • Other

2. How many years of experience do you have in your current role?

  • Less than 1 year

  • 1-3 years

  • 3-5 years

  • 5-10 years

  • 10+ years

3. Which skills or areas are you most interested in developing through peer connections?

  • Leadership and management skills

  • Project management

  • Technical skills (e.g., software, data analysis)

  • Public speaking and communication

  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion practices

  • Work-life balance and wellness

4. Which of the following describes your preferred work style?

  • Structured and organized

  • Flexible and adaptable

  • Team-oriented and collaborative

  • Independent and self-driven

  • Goal-focused and results-oriented

  • Creative and innovative

5. What are your interests outside of work?

  • Sports and fitness

  • Arts and creative hobbies

  • Volunteering and community service

  • Technology and gaming

  • Travel and cultural experiences

  • Reading and lifelong learning

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