Kate, French and German Modern Languages student, applied to the Career Mentor Scheme to gain advice on choosing a career path after gaining much varied work experience. Through the scheme, Kate was matched with a Politics graduate at the University of Exeter who is now Head of Group Employee Relations at Lloyds Banking Group with vast experience in HR.
Kate tells us more about her experience below:
What objectives did you achieve?
Kate achieved all of her objectives including:
- Increased knowledge of job hunting resources in this sector
- Improved personal development skills
- Widened contacts and networking opportunities
What were your highlights of the scheme?
My highlight was visiting my career mentor at his offices, as I really got a feel for what his working day was like and also how the working environment was.
What did you find most useful from the mentoring experience?
We did a practice interview towards the end of our mentoring experience. This was invaluable as my mentor gave me so many helpful tips, as he has been an interviewer for the roles I am looking at.
What message would you give to a student thinking of applying for the Career Mentor Scheme?
Do it! It is a truly enriching experience, your confidence will be boosted immensely, and you might even end up deciding you want a career in the area your mentor works in, just as I did.