
Mentor a student. Transform a life.
The UNSW Business School Career Mentoring Program pairs the most ambitious business students with accomplished alumni and industry partners in a 1:3 small group setting for a eight-week career focused mentorship.
Who can be a mentor?
- Mentors must be UNSW Business School and/or AGSM graduates, or
- UNSW Business School industry partners
- Mentors must have at least five years of professional business experience.
Your commitment:
- Spend at least five hours with your mentee group over the course of the program (8 weeks from 2 June to 25 July 2025).
- Each mentor leads three group sessions (3 x 1-hour sessions) and one individual session per mentee (1 x 30-minute meeting), offering a blend of group interaction and tailored support.
- Flexible: meet in-person or online.
The mentoring program is a formal university extracurricular activity that is included on students’ Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement. Therefore, it is important you commit to the minimum number of five hours to ensure your student meets the requirements for their Graduation Statement.
Why Mentor?
- Share your career insights and guidance.
- Help students improve their networking and professional skills.
- Boost their confidence and help clarify their career goals.
Get Rewarded
Receive a certified digital badge as recognition for your mentoring contribution.
All mentor participants who complete the Career Mentoring Program will receive a certified digital badge from our partner Credly to showcase your mentoring experience on Linkedin, email signatures and more. This digital image contains verified metadata that describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them.
About the student mentees
Mentees are domestic or international students in their second year of studies of an undergraduate Business School degree or higher or enrolled in a postgraduate Business School degree.
Students attend workshops prior to the start of the mentoring program focused on professional behaviour, business etiquette and networking. They are coached on how to conduct a mentoring relationship, but they will often need their mentor’s help to drive the discussion and set the agenda for their mentoring sessions. For some students, this program is their very first experience in the business world.
Program Dates
Term 2 from Monday, 2 June to Friday 25 July 2025.
Mentor applications open in early April 2025.
To register your interest to be a mentor email alumni@business.unsw.edu.au or keep an eye on our social channels for updates.
FAQs
How do I receive the digital badge?
You will receive an email notifying you to claim your badge at our partner Credly's website after the program completion date.
- Click the link in that email.
- Create an account on the Credly site.
- Claim your badge.
- Start sharing.
Testimonials
"My mentor gave me some of the best advice I know which will stay with me for the duration of my professional career. Say YES to every opportunity – you never know where it may lead you! By taking part in CMP, I increased my knowledge and understanding of my desired industry and key skills valued in the workplace. Since taking part in CMP, I have taken the initiative and successfully secured job interviews for the upcoming year."
- Sid Prasad
4th Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) and Engineering (Mechanical Engineering)
"The Career Mentoring Program not only allowed me to learn and understand the Australian job market but also provided me with practical knowledge and insights from industry professionals. My mentor helped me understand the importance of having a strong personal brand and how this can create new opportunities."
- Ichka Jargalsaikhan
Masters of International Business
UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university of choice for people from diverse backgrounds.
UNSW aims to ensure equality for all those who engage in the work we do, and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage.
Contact us
For more information about the program contact the UNSW Business School Alumni Engagement team at alumni@business.unsw.edu.au.
Applications for the 2025 program will open in early April 2025.
You can find out more about eligibility and commitment from our 2024 Alumni Mentor Guides.
Chartered Accountants Australia partners with UNSW Business School to deliver the Career Mentoring Program.
Contact us
For more information about the program contact the Alumni & Engagement Coordinator, Business at alumni@business.unsw.edu.au