Career Mentoring Programme
We know that as a University of Essex student you have a curiosity about the
world, questions about your plans and ideas for your future.
Enter, the Career Mentoring Programme!
Sometimes all you need is someone from outside your circle of friends and
family, outside the university, to listen to what you have to say. The
Essex mentors are there to not only share their expertise but to empower you. To
give you the time and space you need to make decisions that are right for you.
If you are registered at the University, whatever your year, level or
discipline of study, you are eligible to apply. Everyone is welcome.
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How does it work?
Career mentoring is a 6 month programme in which you
receive a minimum of 6 hours contact with an experienced
professional for one-to-one guidance, support and career
coaching. It is an exclusive opportunity to:
- tap into the talent that’s gone
before you
- start building your professional
network
- share your mentor’s knowledge and
experience
- be challenged to realise your true
potential
Mentoring relationships are unique between each pair,
but what they all have in common is that you choose what
direction they take. Once you and your mentor have
learned a bit more about each other, you’ll discuss and
agree the goals you want to work towards. These may
change as your mentoring journey progresses but every
decision made during the programme is yours. You’re in
the driving seat.
Your mentor can help you answer all kinds of
questions relating to your future. Here are just a
few of the reasons people have taken advantage of this
amazing opportunity. You can:
- learn more about a specific career
or industry
- explore your ideas, values and
future possibilities
- gain insight from someone who has
faced similar challenges or concerns
about the world of work
- get advice about setting up your own
business
- develop professional skills and
contacts
Whether you just want to speak to someone who’s been
there and done it, or you’re only now starting to think
about your career, you’re in good hands. There are no
right or wrong reasons to have a mentor, just
opportunities for growth.
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Who are our mentors?
The Essex mentors are alumni and/or established business professionals who
want to help make a difference to your future. Some are based overseas, others
are very local. We have mentors who have recently been through the
graduation-to-work transition whilst others have run their own businesses for
years. They cover a huge range of sectors and professions, from Law to Business
and Entrepreneurship, Translation and Modern Languages, Psychology, Biological
Sciences, Computer Sciences, History and many more!
They all have something to offer and they all want to hear from you.
So depending on what you want to get from the programme, you might find
yourself chatting to your mentor in Zest, or Skyping with someone on the other
side of the world!
What links all of our mentors is their excitement and enthusiasm in
helping you to develop and achieve your goals.
If you are accepted onto the programme you will have the opportunity to view
all of our mentor profiles and help us find the right match for you! And
if for any reason that person isn’t already on our database, we will do
everything in or power to track them down.
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What does it take?
As with all great opportunities, the more you give, the more you get.
Put in the effort and commitment with your mentor and you will reap the
benefits.
All of our mentors volunteer their time free of charge so please ensure that
if you apply for the programme, you are motivated and able to commit to the
duration of your mentoring relationship.
If your application is successful you be invited to attend a compulsory
training session before you get started to ensure you get the very best from the
programme.
Find out more
The Career Mentoring Programme grows in popularity each year. If you want to
take advantage of this amazing opportunity in 2020/2021, check out the Career
Mentoring handout, watch the online
briefing video and
register your
interest today!
NB: Applications for the programme have previously opened and closed in
October. This year we plan to do things a little differently. To ensure
successful applicants benefit from the maximum amount of time with their mentors
before the final exam period kicks in, we will be taking applications for
2020/2021 before the end of this academic year.
Register your interest now and when we’re good to go,
you’ll be the first to know!
Information for mentors
If you’re an experienced professional or Essex Alumni and are interested in
becoming a mentor, we’d love to hear from you.
Find out more about this unique opportunity and register your interest
today!
“Every great achiever is inspired by a great mentor.”
Lailah Gifty Akita
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