Alumni Mentor Guide 2020 Alumni Mentors 2020_A5 digital_v5_single | Page 10

Suggested topics for discussion with your mentee FIRST AND SECOND MEETINGS – BUILDING RAPPORT Discuss your background Share your current role and career path to date – discuss key tasks and duties of your current role Share your own experience of university Did you balance study with a part-time job? How should students make the most of university? Are joining clubs and societies a good idea? Is studying abroad beneficial? Ask your mentee what they find challenging about university EXPLORE YOUR MENTEE’S CURRENT CAREER GOALS Discuss the expectations of their future career within a particular field or fields Discuss specialisations and job opportunities for new graduates Discuss industry trends and areas experiencing growth