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Lancaster Career Mentoring
Mentoring can make a BIG difference to your life and your future career prospects.
The scheme gives you an opportunity to spend time with a working professional, getting an insight into what they do and how they got there.
More information about the scheme appears in this article, which includes the experiences of past mentees.
Eligibility
The programme is mainly aimed at first year undergraduates about to enter their second year.
It is also available to any student on a degree programme who is currently enrolled at Lancaster University and has completed at least one year of study.
You will need to commit at least 16 hours in total during the mentoring period (November to May).
Characteristics of a good mentee
• Openness to new ideas, suggestions and feedback.
• Willingness to have a go and try out different things.
• Commitment to self-development and achievement of career goals.
• Ability to give and receive constructive and honest feedback.
• Skill in good organisation and time management.
• Willingness to take the initiative, communicate needs, desires and expectations.
More Information
- A guide for mentees [PDF]
- A guide for mentors [PDF]
How do I sign up?
Students (Mentees)
To apply to become a mentee please complete this application form.
The matching process takes place over the summer vacation.
You will be informed in October via email if a successful match has been made.
NB - Student applications will be accepted from 5th June to 24th June.
Demand is expected to be high. To improve your chances of success, please ensure that you complete all parts of the application form and provide the required detail to help us complete the matching process.
Employers (Mentors)
We are very keen to hear from you if you wish to become a mentor.
To complete a registration form please click here.