Mentees can benefit by:
- Gaining an insight into different roles, organisations and sectors
- Developing skills (communication, relationship building, organisation)
- Accessing information and advice from experienced professionals
- Building confidence & commercial awareness
- Demonstrating a pro-active approach to improving employability
- Discussing expectations, anxieties and concerns in a confidential environment
- Networking and making new contacts
Mentors can benefit by:
- Engaging in CPD by developing new skills, such as coaching
- Giving back to the student community, sharing knowledge & expertise
- Talent spotting for future recruits
- Raising their profile as a supportive and accessible organisation
- Gaining an understanding about today’s graduates, their expectations & abilities
- Interacting with fellow mentors, building networks and sharing best practice
- Reaching specific target groups of interest to their organisations
