Whether you're exploring a new career path or seeking guidance, connecting with a mentor can be a valuable source of support. This guide will help you understand the role of a mentor and how to maximise the benefits of that relationship.
What is a Mentor?
A 'Mentor' on Connectr is usually an existing employee at the company you are applying for, joining, researching, or even working at. Depending on the Connectr you are using, you may see different types of employees represented, for example, if you are applying for a graduate role, you may see current graduate employees available as mentors. You can read more about finding a mentor in our article here.
📌 On some Connectrs, a 'Mentor' may be referred to by a different name, such as 'Advocate', 'Ambassador', 'Buddy', or 'Expert'.
Mentor profile
Below is an example of a mentor profile card, which displays their name, job title, response time, tags, experience snapshots, and provides options to message them and view their profile.
When you select 'View profile' from the mentor profile card (see above), you will be taken to their profile page. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the mentor and decide whether you would like to connect with them.
What do Mentors do?
Mentors are there to help you, whether it's a one-off quick question or you need support over time, they have volunteered to help others through Connectr. Mentors will use their experiences, network, and resources to help answer your questions, share their experiences and give you direction or feedback.
I'm on work experience, how can a mentor help me?
I'm on work experience, how can a mentor help me?
Mentors have been made available to you through Connectr for the duration of your work experience, to help you get the most out of the experience and to support you with activities and tasks you may be doing. You can speak to mentors about things like:
What it's like working at the company or doing their job day-to-day
Help with specific work experience tasks or activities
Introduce yourself to make the connection and keep in touch with the company
Find out what they did to get into their role
I'm looking to apply for a role and/or tracking my application status. How can a mentor help me?
I'm looking to apply for a role and/or tracking my application status. How can a mentor help me?
As a potential or current candidate for a role at the company, you have been given access to Connectr to help you to learn more about the company and it's opportunities, and to express your interest in joining. Mentors are not involved in reviewing your application, and your conversations with them are completely confidential. This creates a safe space for you to ask things like:
What the application process entails,and how long it takes
What it's like working at the company, the culture and environment
What to expect at different stages of the application, i.e. a video interview or assessment
Insight into what a role is like day-to-day, what sort of projects you might be working on
Logistical queries like travelling, accommodation and working from home
I'm joining the company soon. How can a mentor help me?
I'm joining the company soon. How can a mentor help me?
As a new starter, your company has given you access to Connectr, allowing you to learn more about the company in detail and start making connections with colleagues before your first day. Mentors on your Connectr are existing employees, often colleagues who have recently been through the process you are in now. You can reach out to these mentors for help with things like:
Learning more about the company structure or ways of working
Finding and connecting with colleagues in your team
Learning about other teams and departments
Answering questions about your first days, weeks and months
Discovering more about your new role from people who are already there
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