Dependent on the commitments and mentoring relationship.

More than any other type of experience, mentoring is about the individual developing themselves based on another’s experiences. It’s not about them being a student or a worker, it’s about you sharing your professional and personal insights with another person, to improve their confidence, knowledge or performance. Reflecting on your own experiences can also provide valuable personal development for you, as you seek to enhance another’s performance. Mentoring can be as formal or informal as you like, just be up-front and communicative with any prospective mentees about your mutual expectations.

Mentoring is a two-way relationship between the individual (mentee) and the employer (mentor). Mentoring provides the opportunity for mentees to receive guidance and practical advice on areas that are important to them around their career or occupation, whilst at the same time supporting the development of mentors whilst they are in this role.

If you are a Warwick graduate yourself, you can take part in our e-mentoring scheme. If you are an employee, why not share your career experience and make a difference to students from disadvantage backgrounds through mentoring on our Warwick Advance Internship ProgrammeLink opens in a new window supporting students from underrepresented, low income, first generation, social mobility & minority backgrounds. The objectives are to enable students to grow in confidence, develop personal and professional skills.

Otherwise, student societies or academic departments are a great way to link with prospective mentees with an interest in your sector – talk to us about getting in touch. Your website or LinkedIn profile are equally likely ways that prospective mentees might reach out to you – consider offering your time if you are unable to offer work-based experience.

Your time.