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University of Leeds Careers Mentoring

Career and professional development Students and graduates

A set of University of Leeds mentoring schemes matching students with alumni and employer professionals for one-to-one career guidance, sector insight and application/interview support, usually via monthly meetings.

Who is it for?

Students seeking career guidance

Overview

The University of Leeds runs several career mentoring schemes that connect students with alumni and employer professionals. Depending on the specific scheme, participants typically receive one-to-one guidance on career planning, job and postgraduate applications, interview preparation and sector knowledge, usually delivered through regular (often monthly) meetings.

Programme formats

eMentoring – remote, flexible mentoring interactions.
Faculty schemes – discipline-specific pairings and advice.
Diversity-focused programmes – targeted support for underrepresented groups.
Leeds Connect conversations – shorter, focused employer or alumni conversations.

What mentees gain

Mentees can expect practical, personalised support on career planning and applications, insights into specific sectors, interview coaching and access to professional perspectives that help bridge study and work.

What mentors can expect

Alumni and employer professionals who take part can share sector experience, help shape early-career decisions and develop mentoring skills while engaging with the University of Leeds community.