# QMentoring

**Source**: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/work-experience/qmentoring/
**Parent**: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/how-to/build-your-professional-network/

QMentoring will pair you with a mentor with whom you can **[explore your career ideas](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/east/explore/)**, or if you are looking to **[acquire experience](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/east/acquire/)** can help you gain a deeper understanding of a particular career or industry. QMentoring is part of the Aspire career development programme, [visit the Aspire page for more opportunities](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/careers/work-experience/the-aspire-programme/).

### Who can apply?

QMentoring is a programme for undergraduate students and some recent graduates who study within the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences, Medicine and Dentistry, and Science and Engineering. 

**Please note that as the programme is designed to support students from under-represented backgrounds in higher education, applications from students in receipt of the [QMUL Bursary](https://www.qmul.ac.uk/registry-services/student-information/my-finances/bursaries-grants--scholarships/queen-mary-bursary-and-grant-support/) will be prioritised**.

### QMentoring can help you to:

- Gain insight into an industry or profession;
- Explore potential career paths;
- Build your professional network;
- Learn how to write persuasive job applications, CVs and/or covering letters;
- Improve your interview technique;
- Find and apply for work experience opportunities.

### What is expected of you?

As a mentee, you will be required to:

- Attend an online induction session
- Commit to a minimum of 6 meetings with your mentor (remote or in person)
- Ensure that you are regularly communicating with your mentor
- Provide updates to the QMentoring team (when requested) and inform them if there are any issues with the partnership
- Complete a pre-mentoring survey and end of scheme evaluation
- Adhere to the QMentoring Agreement all at times

## Get in touch with us

Contact us with any questions you have

[Email us](mailto:qmentoring@qmul.ac.uk)

## Applications are now closed