As a mentor you will find reward in giving back through your knowledge and expertise. You will also be contributing to the education and training of future colleagues. You will find it beneficial to your professional life by learning new skills, networking and reflecting on your own experiences. This is a leadership opportunity that demonstrates a level of accomplishment in your professional life in addition to maintaining a connection with the University and the Business School.
To successfully complete the program, students must commit to:
It is the responsibility of the mentee to make contact with their mentor once they have received an email notifying of the match. The first meeting should take place prior to the end of the first month of the program. These meetings can be assisted or independent.
Assisted meetings have a member of the Business Careers Mentor Program team available for support and are held at set times on the City West Campus. If assisted first meetings are required, please contact the Business Careers Mentor Team to arrange a time. The mentee will receive more information in their initial matching email.
Independent meetings are scheduled at a location and time convenient to the mentor and the student without a member of the Business Careers Mentor Program team present. Mentees will receive instructions regarding both options in their matching email.
If you encounter problems establishing communication after your first meeting, please contact a member of the Business Careers Mentor Team.
New Mentors and mentors who would like to refresh their knowledge on mentoring are encouraged to attend a Training and Preparation session held specifically for Mentors. Dates for these sessions are Key Dates section of this App.
Mentees are required to attend this session to understand etiquette, networking and goal setting. Students who are unable to attend the session will participate as the session is filmed and handouts supplied.
This networking event is open to participants of the Business Careers Mentor Program, mentors and industry partners. Dates for these sessions are in the Key Dates section of this App. It is made very clear that this is a development opportunity and not a recruitment exercise.
The forums are an opportunity for mentors to provide feedback mid-way through the Program. Dates for these sessions are in the Key Dates section of this App.