Professional Mentoring
City University is ranked 10th for both graduate employability and starting salary, City students' career progression is supported in a many innovative ways. The Professional Mentoring Scheme matches undergraduates with experience professionals to develop their skills, confidence and future employability.
As a mentee you would be assigned a Professional Mentor who would support, advice and guide you towards personal and professional development. This is a great way to compliment your studies, developing your confidence, employability and professional network.
The scheme:
- Our professional mentors come from a variety of backgrounds including business, law, journalism, engineering, mathematics, informatics, music, social sciences and health sciences
- With only a limited number of Professional Mentors available, this is a highly competative scheme
- Open to all 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate students
- It is a scheme that enables mentors to pass on employability skills and experience
- Whilst every effort is made to match you with a mentor from your specific field of study/interest, this is not alway guaranteed
- You must commit to meeting with your mentor at least once a month.
Benefits of being a mentee:
- Excellent opportunity to develop your confidence and employabilty skills
- Gain insight to the graduate labour market and clarify your career plans
- Receive one-to-one support and guidance on your CV
- Having someone from your field or related field help you prepare for your interviews
- It is a stepping stone to becoming a highly employable graduate
How to apply
Applications for 2011 are now closed. The scheme will reopen in September 2012.
