Careers eMentoring

Benefits of a mentoring relationship

• Contact with an accomplished and committed professional in an industry/profession that you wish to enter
• Advice about job applications and the graduate recruitment process
• Enhance your interpersonal, communication, networking and IT skills
• The benefit of the mentor's professional network and accumulated experience
• An insight into the unwritten aspects of a role

What have previous mentees said about the scheme?

The eMentoring scheme has informed me how to network and make contacts with people who are relevant. It has also given me a different perspective of how an industry works, as my mentor has had extensive experience within it. With this, I have developed my ability to fill in application forms and create a CV that truly reflects my personal goals and positive attributes such that when applying for positions I am a little more confident. I am also waiting to hear replies about first steps after graduation and what kind of realistic goals I should be making at this point in time.

Patricia , Management Studies

I got to know major requirements and needs for the specific job role I am interested in.

Najabat, Computer Science and Entrepreneurship MSc

My mentor has been incredibly helpful as someone who I can bounce ideas off and take careers advice from-I'll continue to speak to him about this in future.

Zahid, Economics

My mentor has been extremely open about their career to date and has been answering my questions and queries in depth.

Sarah, History

A mentor's perspective

Any kind of career preparation for students is something I really support - I had some really great career assistance and advice at Nottingham which prepared me for my eventual career and want to help carry this on for future graduates.

Faye, mentor, PR Manager