Mentoring
If you’re looking for a role model to inspire and support you during your studies, join the hundreds of students who sign up for our mentoring programme each year. You will also have the opportunity to expand your professional network through events and employer engagement opportunities.
Your mentoring questions answered
How does it work?
The University offers different types of mentoring programmes:
- Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Career Mentoring Programme - this is our main programme with a large range of mentors from partners and Alumni.
- Graduate Aspiration Programme (strictly providing mentors from across the Civil Service)
- 1 Hour Project - An all year round short Career Mentoring opportunity.
- Oracle Career Mentoring Programme (School of Computing and Mathematical Sciences students only)
Çï¿ûÊÓƵ Career Mentoring Programme is available to students from all faculties, you can apply throughout your time at university, and up to two years post-graduation. During your time on the programme, you can expect to gain professional advice and insight through one to one and small group mentorship, first-hand industry knowledge, an extra boost of confidence and connections to kickstart your career.
One to one Career Mentoring is continuing this year. The programme runs across the academic year ending in June with the first meeting expected to take place by January. Applications open from September to December. You will have 1-4 hours of contact time per month with your mentor either virtually or in-person.
Group mentoring is a new feature and will have one mentor to 3 mentees across three sessions (virtually or in person). The 3 sessions allow for those with limited time to still benefit from the vast network of mentors in a shorter time period.
Applications open from September to December.
What will I get out of the programme?
With our mentoring programmes, you'll be able to:
- Develop your confidence, skills and competencies, including professional communication and interpersonal skills
- Build your career tools: CV, Cover Letters, social media presence, interview techniques, portfolios etc
- Gain industry knowledge: Learn how sectors operate and which job types might interest you
- Set career goals and plan how to get relevant skills and experience for your career
- Grow your professional network with events throughout the programme
How do I apply?
Discovery Days
A Discovery Day is a half-day event that allows you to visit and connect with an employer at their workplace, get an insight into their industry and gain valuable experience.
Keep an eye out on your student email to hear more about upcoming Discovery Days. You can also email the Placements team at employability@gre.ac.uk for more.
Events
There are multiple events that take place throughout the year, including flagship events and sector-focused ones. In the past we've had flagship Careers Fairs and panel discussions which bring employers and students together under one roof.
Upcoming events
Visit for events, jobs, placements and more.
The Career Mentoring Programme and the support from the Employability Office at the Çï¿ûÊÓƵ have been integral to my personal and professional growth.
The Discovery Days allowed me to learn more about companies like Charlton Athletic, JLL, and Google. I recommend diving into those opportunities because they'll give you knowledge, skills and awesome memories!
The Barclays mock assessment centre was a fantastic learning experience, empowering us to enhance our employability and career prospects.
