Reasons to mentor
Find out why you should become a mentor as a member of our alumni community.
Becoming a mentor
Alumni Connect provides a unique opportunity for you to share your knowledge with those just starting out.
Your hard-earned industry expertise and know-how is invaluable to students and new graduates making their way in the real world.
By mentoring you’ll be gaining new interpersonal skills for your CV and encouraging new talent into your sector.
"There are many reasons I enjoy mentoring. My biggest is the satisfaction I get in seeing someone’s goals and interests become reality."
William Robalino Chief Financial Officer at CAE (Council for Aid to Education)
Reasons to mentor
Top reasons to be a mentor
- Give students and new alumni a helping hand
- Develop new professional skills
- Inspire others to join your industry
- You decide when and how much you mentor
How to be a great online mentor
- Connect through effective listening
- Build a relationship of engagement and trust
- Maintain an effective focus
- Help overcome false limits, roadblocks or barriers to progress
- Help someone grow
Any questions
Our Alumni Connect guide should answer any queries you have and help you make the most out of your amazing alumni community.
Don't forget to read our mentoring code of conduct.
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