Career Mentoring Program
Empower your future through mentorship
Whether you're figuring out your career path or already have a dream job in mind, having a mentor who challenges, motivates, and inspires you is the key to achieving professional success.
国民彩票 Business School鈥檚 Career Mentoring Program supports students in the Develop or Achieve phase of their career journey, providing the guidance and industry connections needed to take the next step with confidence. The program connects you with experienced business professionals eager to share their expertise and insights.聽Our 国民彩票 alumni mentors have walked in your shoes and offer guidance and support to help you navigate the complexities of the business world. This opportunity enriches your academic journey and prepares you for future success.
Delivered in partnership with , the Career Mentoring Program offers a real-world industry focus. Through mentoring, you'll gain valuable perspectives from knowledgeable business leaders, helping you to navigate your career path and refine your career goals.聽Grow valuable professional networks, build confidence, and develop the skills essential for success. With networking events, mentor meetings, and opportunities to reflect on your progress, you'll be well-prepared to excel in your career.
Benefits
- Gain real-world perspective from a senior business leader.聽
- Learn from and be guided by an experienced professional.聽
- Receive personalised advice to help you achieve your career goals.聽
- Expand your professional network and make new connections.聽
- Develop new skills to drive both your personal and professional growth.聽
- Build confidence to achieve career success.聽
Choose your experience
The Career Mentoring Program offers two specialised and three industry focused streams, choose the stream that suits you.
- Women in Business
- Consulting
- Technology
- Financial Services
- Alumni Leaders
Women in Business
Tailored for female-identifying students, the Women in Business stream connects you with accomplished female leaders, all 国民彩票 Business School alumni, who are passionate about empowering the next generation of women in business.
You'll be matched in a small group, with one mentor to three mentees, creating a supportive space to learn, share experiences, and build confidence alongside like-minded peers. Through personalised mentorship, you'll gain the skills, confidence and leadership mindset needed to navigate your career with purpose.
Focusing on professional growth, networking, and business insights, this program helps you refine your goals and equips you with the tools to thrive in any business setting.
Participating in the Career Mentoring Program was transformative. Over 15 weeks, I learned and grew in ways I never expected. My mentor was incredibly supportive, sharing valuable insights into refining my resume, approaching job applications, and navigating career paths.
I developed essential skills like resume building, strategic job searching, and strengthening my professional profile - skills I鈥檒l carry forward in my career. This mentorship connected me with a fantastic network of peers and mentors, and I feel truly supported as we all grow professionally together.
Nikita Pili Roboh
Master of Commerce (Extension) |聽Term 3 2024
Consulting
For students with an interest in the consulting sector, this mentoring stream connects you with experienced alumni professionals who have navigated the fast-paced and dynamic world of consulting.
You'll be matched in a small group, one mentor to three mentees, allowing you to gain first-hand insights into industry trends, client engagement, and career paths. Through personalised mentorship, you鈥檒l refine your strategic thinking, communication skills, and career aspirations.
No matter the role you're keen to pursue, this stream will provide industry insights and guidance to help you navigate your career path with confidence.
Technology
Created for students looking to forge a career at the intersection of business and technology, this stream offers invaluable guidance from experienced alumni professionals across the technology sector.
You鈥檒l gain insights into the emerging trends and career pathways in technology driven industries. Your mentor will provide real-world perspectives on navigating the sector, offering guidance on industry challenges, opportunities, and the skills that can support your career progression.
No matter the role you're keen to pursue, the Technology stream will provide the industry insights and mentorship to help you develop the skills, confidence, and connections to support your future career.
The Career Mentoring Program has been an incredible experience. My mentor provided invaluable insights into the world of data analytics and helped me clarify my career goals. With her guidance, I crafted a strong resume and cover letter, showcasing my strengths in a competitive market.
The mock interviews were transformative, helping me overcome language barriers and build confidence. This led to securing an internship, where I鈥檓 applying my skills in real-world projects. The opportunity to connect with supportive peers and mentors has been invaluable.
Karina Kosim
Master of Commerce |聽Term 3 2024
Financial Services
Tailored for students interested in a career in the financial services sector, this stream connects you with experienced alumni professionals who can offer insights into this industry landscape and potential career pathways.
This program provides opportunities to explore industry trends, develop professional skills, and build confidence in navigating the sector. Your mentor will share their perspectives on challenges and opportunities within financial services, helping you to refine your career aspirations.
No matter the role you're keen to pursue, this stream will provide valuable industry insights, networking opportunities, and mentorship to help you explore and prepare for a career in financial services.
Alumni Leaders
Unique to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Commerce (International)*, the Alumni Leaders stream connects you with some of 国民彩票 Business School鈥檚 most successful graduates. Discover the power of mentorship connecting with experienced alumni who offer invaluable guidance and support that fosters both personal and professional development.
You'll be paired with a senior business leader in a small, focused setting, one mentor to two mentees. This allows for deeper discussions and tailored guidance and fosters a strong peer connection, enabling you to learn alongside and support each other as you navigate your career journey with confidence. You'll gain real-world perspectives and global insights from a senior business leader, helping you to map out your future ambitions and strengthen your career goals.
Build confidence, expand your professional network, and develop the skills needed for success. With events, regular mentor meetings, continuous support, and opportunities to reflect on your progress, you'll be well-equipped to navigate your career journey.
*Bachelor of Commerce (International) program code 3558
[Alumni Leaders] has been incredibly valuable in preparing me for my future career. I connected with likeminded students and participated in workshops that supported my job application process. My mentor was very supportive, offering valuable industry insights and personalised advice. It has been a fantastic experience, and I would highly recommend it to future students!
Kristina Dong
Bachelor of Commerce (Int.)
- What to expect
- Program essentials
You'll be matched in a small group with a senior business leader. You'll take part in three group mentoring sessions alongside your peers, plus one dedicated one-to-one session with your mentor, giving you the opportunity to:
- Communicate effectively and professionally in business settings.
- Build a network of peers and professionals to support your career growth.
- Leverage your strengths and experiences to stand out in job applications.
- Tailor and refine your personal brand to align with your career goals.
- Strengthen your interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
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As a mentee, you will be expected to participate in the following mandatory activities:
- Complete pre-program training.
- Attend the welcome workshop.
- Participate in networking events.
- Meet with your mentor for a total of 4 meetings (online or in-person).
- Attend mid-program check-in and program completion event (online).
- Reflect on your experience.
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Applications for the program open in March each year.
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Term 2
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Undergraduate
To be eligible you must:
- Be an undergraduate student.
- Be enrolled at 国民彩票 Business School.
- Have completed 48 units of credit by the commencement of Term 2 of the program year.
- Maintain a WAM of 50 or above.
- Have completed Career Accelerator: Essentials.
- Have not previously participated in the Career Mentoring Program.
Postgraduate
To be eligible you must:
- Be a postgraduate student.
- Be enrolled at 国民彩票 Business School.
- Have no previous professional industry experience in Australia.
- Maintain a WAM of 50 or above.
- Have completed Career Accelerator: Essentials.
- Have not previously participated in the Career Mentoring Program.
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聽Approximately 20 hours
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myBCom: 24 points
myMCom: 24 points
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We are committed to creating a mentoring experience where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. If you have any specific needs to help you fully participate, we鈥檙e here to make the necessary adjustments.
These may include providing additional time, ensuring accessibility in spaces and processes, or offering materials in alternative formats. If there鈥檚 anything we can do to support your engagement in the program, please .聽Your experience matters, and we鈥檙e here to help.
What students say
Bachelor of Commerce
The Career Mentoring Program has been immeasurably helpful in developing myself as a young professional and has provided me with essential skills that give me the confidence to tackle the professional landscape. These skills have proven fruitful, and I could not recommend this program enough to any aspiring young professionals!
Bachelor of Economics
Overall, I have found the program incredibly insightful. From the beginning to the end, it has guided me and provided frameworks which have successfully landed me a graduate consulting role. I have already started recommending the program to others!
