Share what you have learned
Experienced professionals volunteer an hour or two to help job seekers take their next step. We check every mentor and introduce every match.
Why mentor
Why professionals mentor with us
Give someone a head start
You know things about your field that no website can teach: how people really get in, what matters and what does not.
Grow as a leader
Mentoring sharpens listening, coaching and feedback skills that carry straight back into your own work.
Give back on your terms
Choose who you help, how you meet and how much time you give. Pause whenever you need to.
Widen your world
Meet people from different backgrounds, stages and countries, and see your industry through new eyes.
What is expected
A mentor listens, shares and encourages
Mentors share experience and perspective. They are not recruiters, and no mentor or our team can promise a job.
Time you can spare
Most mentors give an hour or two a month. You choose how many mentees you take on and when you are available.
Listening first
Mentoring is about the mentee's goals, not a lecture. Ask questions, share honestly, and help them find their own next step.
Respect and confidentiality
Keep what mentees share private, follow the code of conduct and never ask for money, favours or personal details beyond what is needed.
Clear boundaries
Mentors share experience and perspective. You are not expected to find anyone a job, give legal or migration advice, or act as a recruiter.
Time commitment
Mentoring is voluntary and flexible. A typical commitment:
- One-off career conversationAbout an hour, once
- Six-week mentoringAbout an hour every week or fortnight
- Industry circlesA group session when it suits you
You choose how many mentees you take on, and we always ask before introducing someone.
Screening
How we check mentors
The checks protect mentees and give everyone confidence. They happen before any profile goes live.
Identity
We confirm you are who you say you are before anything is published.
Professional background
We review your LinkedIn profile, or contact a referee who knows your work.
Working with Children Check
Required before you mentor anyone under 18. Most mentees are adults, so it is only needed where it is relevant.
Your consent
Your profile only goes live once you agree to it. It shows your first name and last initial, and never your contact details.
Read the Mentor Code of Conduct, the safeguarding policy and the Mentor Terms.
- First name and last initial
- Headline
- Industry and occupation
- Years of experience
- Help on offer
- Languages
- Video, phone or in person
- Availability
- Short bio
Never shown: surname, phone, email, employer contacts or referee details
Questions mentors ask
How much time does it take?
You decide. A one-off career conversation is about an hour. Six-week mentoring is usually an hour every week or fortnight. You can pause at any time.
Do I need to be a qualified coach?
No. We look for real experience in your field and a willingness to listen. We share guides for a first session, setting goals and giving feedback.
What appears on my profile?
Your first name and last initial, a headline, your industry and occupation, years of experience, the help you can offer, languages, how you like to meet, availability and a short bio. Never your phone, email, employer contact details or surname.
Can I say no to a match?
Yes. We always ask before introducing a mentee, and you can decline without giving a reason.
Is it paid?
No. Mentoring is voluntary. Some employers count it as volunteering or professional development; check with yours.