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Uniwersytet Jagielloński w Krakowie

The Jagiellonian University Career Office Mentoring Project connects students and graduates with experienced practitioner-alumni, offering individual consultations and small-group sessions (online and in-person) to support career development and networking.

Who is it for?

Students and alumni of Jagiellonian University

About the program

Mentoring at the Jagiellonian University Career Office is a series of meetings with practitioners who share knowledge and experience useful at various stages of professional development. The program offers opportunities for one-to-one consultations and participation in small discussion groups, held both online and in person.

Who the mentors are

Mentors are UJ graduates with at least five years of professional experience, representing, among others, large global companies, European Union institutions, non-governmental organizations and privately run businesses.

Formats and benefits

Individual meetings – consultations focused on specific professional challenges or planning a career path.
Group meetings – small, moderated sessions that enable exchange of experience and discussion of practical solutions.
Hybrid mode – sessions take place both online and in person to facilitate access to mentors.
Networking – in addition to substantive knowledge, participants expand their professional contacts.
Support in career planning – meetings help choose the next career steps or resolve related doubts.

Organization

Mentoring meetings are currently organized by the Section for Cooperation with the Social Environment of UJ (UJ Promotion and Cooperation Centre). Examples of past activities are documented in the UJ Alumni Project materials.

Who benefits

The program is particularly valuable for those seeking practical guidance on entering the job market, developing professional competencies and building relationships with representatives of different sectors.