Alumni Mentoring Programme
Warwick Alumni Mentoring Programme
Unlock the power of connection, guidance, and career insight
The Warwick Alumni Mentoring Programme gives current students direct access to experienced Warwick Economics graduates who can offer honest insights into careers, industries, and next steps. This flexible, self‑selecting programme helps you move forward with clarity and confidence, wherever you are in your journey.
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Warwick Award
Earn 1 core skills point for participating in the mentoring programme.
Why connect with a Warwick Alumni Mentor?
As a Warwick student, you can connect with graduates who understand your journey and want to support your growth. Our alumni mentors share real‑world experience, career insights, and practical guidance, helping you build confidence and make informed decisions.
The programme can help you:
- Gain industry insights
- Build professional networks
- Connect with alumni around the world
- Receive one‑to‑one support tailored to your goals
- Improve your communication skills
- Gain clarity and confidence
Real Stories. Real Impact.
"The programme exceeded my expectations. I was able to connect with diverse mentors who provided responsive, career‑focused support that gave me clarity for my next steps and made the experience genuinely valuable"
Yvonne Li, Second Year Economics Student Mentee, 2026
To find out more about how mentoring helped Yvonne read From Uncertainty to Clarity: How Mentoring Helped Yvonne Shape Her Future
"Many students don’t yet know what they want and that’s normal. Connecting with an alumni mentor is a chance to explore options, understand different industries, and get real‑world insight into the skills you’ll need. A mentor can help you cut through the noise, figure out what you really want, and take your next step with confidence. We’re genuinely open to talking and sharing ideas."
Jinchuan Jiang, Alumni Mentor, MSc Economics, 2017
Find out more about why Jinchuan mentors and how he supports his mentees.
"I mentor because I believe in giving back and sharing the lessons I’ve learned throughout my career. Warwick alumni are warm, approachable and genuinely willing to help. A mentor can offer perspective, guidance and the gentle challenge that helps you define what you truly want. My advice: be yourself, show up consistently and come with purpose; you’ll gain far more than you expect."
Shaun Lordan, Alumni Mentor, BSc Economics, 2009.
Hear from Shaun on why he became a mentor and his top tips for making the most of mentoring
"You don’t need to have it all figured out. Ask questions, lean into opportunities that stretch you, and protect your time for what matters most. Connecting with an alumni mentor can help you recognise your strengths, think things through, and take your next step with confidence.
Bastiaan Van Drempt, Alumni Mentor, MSc Economics, 1999
How the mentoring programme works
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1. Log in to Warwickgrad with your student details
Search
2. Search for alumni mentors based in department, employer, job title, country and more
Connect
3. Connect by sending a short message, start a conversation and arrange a meeting
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Mentee FAQs
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Mentee Guidelines
Make the most of your mentoring experience
Code of Conduct
Our expectations for mentees and mentors
Take the next step today
Connecting with a Warwick alumni mentor can help you build confidence, explore your options, and gain real‑world advice from someone who understands your journey.
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