Mentors act as a source of information and a sounding board, offering guidance and encouragement to students within their chosen field of expertise. Student’s commitment to the scheme includes attending a briefing session, making the initial contact with the mentor and driving the ongoing relationship throughout the year – March to November. As a general guide, mentors and students make contact for one hour per fortnight.

This is not a work experience scheme, and no promise of employment is made or sought in a mentoring relationship. Rather, it’s about receiving guidance from a professional in a field that is of interest to you.

Top three benefits of being involved

1. Advice, Knowledge and Guidance – from an experienced industry professional.
2. Networking Opportunities – be introduced to professionals in your field.
3. Career Prospects – assistance in identifying options, and helping to clarify your future career direction.

There are still mentors available in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, e-Business, Human Resource Management, IT, Justice Studies, Law, Landscape Architecture and Management.

Contact careers@quotals.com or mentor@qut.edu.au for more information.