Mentoring at the University of Winchester

Mentoring is primarily about giving mentees the opportunity to discuss their future ideas and any issues they have about working life after university. It’s about helping them become more aware of their potential, the demands of the business world, the options open to them and networks which might help them achieve their goals.

I was given sound industry advice which made me feel much more confident. I have learned a lot from my mentor. Mentee 2021

The aims of mentoring can be split into three main themes:

PERSONAL AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Exploring mentee’s career plans and ideas Mentee’s experience and skills, their confidence or lack of Mentor’s career path and experience, lessons learned Strengthening application, CV and interview skills

WORLD OF WORK

Sharing mentor’s knowledge and experience of the world of work Mentor’s roles, career path, where they have worked Exploring together likely opportunities and options Researching together company requirements and recruitment processes

NETWORKING

Helping mentee to understand the power of connections Mentor to introduce mentee to colleagues Mentee to have a virtual or in person tour of work premises Mentee to experience virtual company events

Mentees may be given the opportunity to talk to professionals at events, or at their mentor’s business premises, giving them invaluable work place experience and insights. However, each mentoring relationship will be unique, and mentor and mentee will work together to agree how best to achieve the most out of the experience.