Industry mentoring program

All students will be based in Sydney for their studies, and we strongly encourage as many meetings as possible to be held face-to-face for the duration of the program. Virtual meetings are possible on occasions when mentors may not be able to meet their mentee in person.

The program runs from May to October. Applicants must be able to commit to six meetings with their mentee. This will usually take the format of one 30–45-minute meeting per month.

To get the most out of the experience, we ask mentors to attend the following:

• a one-hour mentor training session in early May
• the launch of the program in mid-May
• a mentor only mid-program catch-up in August
• the end of program celebration in October
• six one-on-one in person, or virtual, meetings

Through positive interactions and meaningful guidance, mentors provide an opportunity for mentees to ask questions, discover industry opportunities and grow their professional knowledge and skills. Mentoring is a relationship that supports professional and personal development encouraging students to achieve their potential.

Common topics for mentee support or guidance include:

• building professional confidence and networks
• career exploration and discovery
• understanding the nature of working in a particular industry
• interview skills and confidence
• learning from mistakes or setbacks

Mentees understand that this is not a work experience program and should not expect employment or preferential treatment into internships or graduate programs.