📌 As different companies use Connectr in different ways, some names, colours, and labels you see may be different to the ones in this article. If you can't find something we are referring to, please send us a message and we'll direct you to the specific location on your Connectr site.
A 'Mentor' on Connectr is usually an existing employee at the company you are applying for, joining or 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.
💡 On some Connectrs, a 'Mentor' may be called something else - for example 'Ambassador', 'Buddy' or 'Expert'.
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, 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 your 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, how can a mentor help me?
I'm looking to apply for a role, 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 you 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, how long it takes
What it's like working at the company, the culture and enviroment
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 so that you can learn about the company in more 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
I'm already an employee, how can a mentor help me?
I'm already an employee, how can a mentor help me?
As an employee, your company has given you access to Connectr so that you can find a mentor, or multiple mentors to support you with your career development and working life. These mentors have volunteered their time and are ready to listen and speak with you, you can ask just one question or set-up a long-term connection, whatever works for you. You can reach out to mentors for help with things like:
Applying for a promotion or new role in the business
Developing technical or soft skills
Learning about other parts of the business
Tackling a specific project or challenge at work
Seeing things from a new perspective, or learning about someone else's lived experience
Finding direction with your career, or help making difficult decisions at work