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Mentoring – bo sukces rodzi się w relacjach

Supports students and graduates of Uniwersytet DSW through one-to-one meetings with experienced practitioners; also offers reverse mentoring where students can act as mentors.

Who is it for?

Students and graduates of Uniwersytet DSW

About the program

Mentoring – because success is born in relationships is an initiative of the Career and Internships Office of Uniwersytet DSW aimed at supporting students' and graduates' personal, academic and professional development. Participants meet individually with experienced practitioners who share knowledge, experience and practical guidance on planning career paths, developing key competencies and building professional networks.

Who is it for

The program is intended for first-cycle, second-cycle and long-cycle master’s students, as well as university graduates who want to accelerate their professional development and receive practical support from specialists.

Benefits for mentees

Practical guidance on career planning and entering the job market
Development of soft and technical skills relevant to the chosen industry
Opportunities to build professional contacts and find inspiration
Alignment of expectations with the realities of the job market and organizational culture
Increased motivation and clarity about next steps in development

Reverse mentoring

The program also promotes reverse mentoring — a form of exchange in which students act as mentors, sharing new skills, perspectives and knowledge of digital tools or trends that can benefit experienced professionals.

Who we invite as mentors

Leaders, managers and experts from various industries, as well as students willing to share their knowledge, are invited to participate. Mentors support mentees in areas such as:

HR, development of soft skills and employer branding
leadership, management and team development
digital marketing, e‑commerce and AI implementation
IT, cybersecurity, software development and digital transformation
finance, compliance and taxation
academic research, academic development and professional careers in science
process automation, Lean and digital tools in business
mental resilience, career coaching and personal development

Format and expectations

The program is based on individual mentor–mentee meetings focused on exchanging experience, providing practical advice and planning further development. The mentoring relationship is developmental and relies on specific goals agreed by the participants. The program encourages long-term relationships and creates space for experimentation, reflection and implementation of development projects.

Why participate

Participating provides the opportunity to receive proven support from practitioners, gain new inspiration and increase confidence in building a career — for those seeking direction as well as for those already working who want to broaden their competencies.