Mentor FAQs

How many mentees will I have?
Mentors will work with one mentee at a time.

What does mentoring involve?
As a mentor, you will assist and advise students and help them develop their employability prospects by:

• providing sector insight to increase their knowledge and develop commercial awareness
• giving guidance and where possible, opportunities to learn how to network
• sharing your knowledge and experience of your sector's recruitment processes
• sharing with your mentee, your experiences and advice on barriers they may face in the sector and how to overcome them
• encouraging them to find out who the top employers are and the attributes, qualities and skills that the sector are looking for.

What will be my time commitment?
Ideally contact with your mentee needs to be every two weeks for around one hour to ensure a consistent and continuous exchange of dialogue to build the relationship, set goals and work toward accomplishing them. 

Contact outside of face to face meetings is expected via Skype, phone or email.

Where will I meet my mentee?

• Mentoring sessions will take place at a location convenient for both parties
• This could be on University premises or at a local venue such as a café, library or a place of work
• Unless restricted by geographical location, mentors will be expected to meet face to face.

As a safeguarding precaution for both parties, mentoring should never take place at either the mentor's or mentee's home. The meeting places can be decided between you at the start of your relationship.

What if I have any problems with my mentee?
If problems develop in the relationship with your mentee, please contact the Mentoring Development Officer and discuss the issue, concerns or problem. We will work together to find a solution which will result in the best outcome for both parties.

Will I receive any training?
There is no mandatory training, however if you feel it would be of use or if your self-assessment highlights an area where NTU feels you would benefit from training, the Mentoring Development Officer will contact you to discuss further.

Your mentor guide book and resource pack should give you all the information you need but if you have any further questions please do not hesitate to get in contact with the Mentoring Development Officer.