Become a Career Mentor to a Herts graduate
Mentor applications for the 2027 scheme are now open.
Become a Career Mentor and Invest in Your Own Professional Development
Each year, we invite professionals from all industries to take part in our four-month Career Mentoring Scheme, supporting recent Herts graduates as they take their next steps into the world of work.
Mentoring is not only an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to someone's career journey, but also a valuable development experience for you.
As a mentor, you can;
- strengthen your coaching, communication, and active listening skills;
- gain practical leadership and people development experience;
- increase your confidence in supporting and guiding others;
- develop greater self-awareness through reflecting on your own career journey;
- enhance your CV and professional profile through volunteering and mentoring experience;
- expand your network by connecting with fellow professionals and University of Hertfordshire staff;
- experience the satisfaction of helping someone overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Many mentors tell us that the experience they have as a mentor helps them to develop their own transferable skills that support their career progression, management responsibilities, and professional growth.
At Herts, around 75% of our full-time UK undergraduate students have one or more characteristics that may create additional barriers to achieving their career ambitions.
This year, we're focusing on supporting recent male graduates who are still seeking graduate-level employment six months after completing their studies. As a mentor, you'll help them build confidence, strengthen their applications, and interview performance, and gain valuable insight into professional life.
Through regular conversations over four months, you'll not only support a graduate's career development, but also gain fresh perspectives, develop your mentoring capability, and contribute to creating more equitable opportunities for emerging talent.
Mentoring plays a key role in helping us make a difference. By sharing your experience and encouragement, you'll empower a graduate to move forward with confidence while gaining valuable professional and personal development of your own.