The mentor programme

Mentoring is about establishing a relationship between a mentor and an adept. A mentor is someone with experience and knowledge within a specific field, a person who through his/her interest in other people can function as a role model and conversation partner.

An adept is a person who wants to improve his/her performance and move on to the next level in both personal development and professional contexts; in this case one of our students who has studied at least one year at the university (both Swedish and international students).

As mentor, you will get a start-up with information about mentoring and what separates mentoring from coaching. Mentoring is mainly about asking questions, listening, and opening doors by making the adept reflect and add new perspectives.

As mentor, we like to see that you have a few years' experience of working life. You set aside time to meet your adept during the six get-togethers that are arranged from the start-up in October until the final get-together in April. You will also be expected to take part in three joint activities.

What are the benefits of being a mentor?

• You will gain new perspectives and can discuss thoughts and ideas with someone who views your line of trade with fresh eyes.
• It is rewarding to reflect on your work and inspire others who are interested in the same field.
• You can contribute to the development of a young individual's personal development. 
• You increase your circle of contacts and exchange experiences with students and other mentors.

As adept, you have the opportunity to get extra preparation for working life and also personal development. You set aside time to meet your mentor at the six get-togethers that are arranged from the start-up in October to the final get-together in April. You will also be expected to take part in three joint activities.

Since the mentor programme focuses on providing extra preparation for students who are about to enter working life, we strive to prioritise students who have reached a later stage in their studies. You should have studied at least two terms at a university or university college.

Note that the number of seats is limited and that we cannot guarantee that you will get a mentor or the specific field that you have chosen. Welcome to send in your application!