What is the Graduate Mentoring Scheme?

The Graduate Mentoring Scheme provides undergraduate degree graduates the chance to connect with experienced professionals who can share their career journeys, offer industry insights, and help graduates develop skills to enhance their employability. Applications are now open and will close on Sunday 8th September. Applications will re-open in January for a second intake in March 2025.

Benefits of the Graduate Mentoring Scheme

Participating in the Graduate Mentoring Scheme allows you to:

· Enhance Your Skills: Gain knowledge and experience to improve your CV.

· Boost Career Readiness: Prepare yourself for the professional world.

· Increase Confidence: Build self-assurance in your abilities and career choices.

· Expand Your Network: Connect with professionals and create valuable contacts.

Participation Requirements

To take part you must be:

· A graduate from the classes of 2023 or 2024 and have studied an undergraduate course at Sheffield Hallam University.

· Able to attend two compulsory mentee inductions and commit to at least four mentor meetings during the 12-week scheme.

· Dedicated to the mentoring process, maintaining regular contact with your mentor.

How to Apply

In your application form, please explain:

· Why you want to join.

· What you hope to gain.

· The sector you're interested in working in.

· Your potential career ideas.

The scheme will match you with mentors to you based on your application answers.

Note that participation is competitive with only 30 spaces available, prioritising graduates who studied an undergraduate course from the graduating classes of 2023 and 2024. Applications from postgraduate students cannot be accepted. Complete you application here.

Interested in Being a Mentor?

Have you got career experiences and advice to share with graduates entering the workplace? If you have been in your chosen career for three years or mores and are interested in mentoring a mentee, please register here.

What is Mentor Link?

Mentor Link is a structured course designed to equip you with the skills needed to build successful mentoring relationships. The course includes:

· Introduction and Five Sessions covering mentor-mentee roles, self-awareness, objective setting, mentor searching, and approaching techniques.

· Skill Development: Enhance business communication, confidence, networking, and professionalism.

Benefits of Mentor Link

· Find Your Own Mentor: Develop the confidence and skills to seek out mentors.

· Flexible Learning: Complete the programme at your own pace.

· Career Readiness: Prepare yourself for professional success.

· Reflective Learning: Reflect on and apply your learning experiences.

Who Can Take Part?

Any Sheffield Hallam University graduate, from any course at any level, can participate in Mentor Link without needing to apply. Find out more here.