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Mentoring

Discover the benefits of mentoring and explore the initiatives available to Reading students.

what is mentoring?

Mentoring has evolved to embrace a wide range of activities in recent years: from being allocated individuals who respond to queries and giving moral support, to schemes that border on counselling due to the complex needs of the mentee. 
A mentor may share with a mentee information about his or her own career path, as well as provide guidance, motivation, emotional support, and role modelling.

Mentoring will give you the chance to develop relevant skills and boost your self-confidence to perform in any future job, you will also gain great evidence and the communication skills required to compete successful in the graduate recruitment process and provide excellent evidence to excel your applications and interview performance.

Mentoring offers a first-hand opportunity to boost your employability.  Employability is the development of the necessary skills, qualifications, experience and emotional intelligence to secure the career you ultimately want and to navigate your way between jobs throughout your life.

Mentoring benefits all involved – If you haven’t considered participating in a mentoring programme before the benefits outlined below should offer some reason to get started:
  • Gain practical advice, encouragement and support
  • Learn from the experiences of others
  • Increase your social and academic confidence
  • Become more empowered to make decisions
  • Develop your communication, study and personal skills
  • Develop strategies for dealing with both personal and academic issues
  • Identify goals and establish a sense of direction
  • Gain valuable insight into the next stage of your university career
  • Make new friends across year groups

Benefits of Mentoring

Reading scholars programme

A scheme for all UG students to act as mentors for year 12 students, giving them a taste of university life.

Thrive mentoring

Connect with industry and find yourself a professional mentor who can support your career development.

About STaR Mentors

Find out more about the STAR Mentors and what they do!

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