The GESGB YPs run a mentoring scheme where we match industry professionals to those seeking to learn from others within the membership. Great care is taken to ensure that the mentor/mentee pairs are a good fit for each other using their discipline, career aspirations/achievements and location as a guide.
This year, we are very keen to be involved and mentor young professionals in the industry for career advice/planning, technical development, and life experience (working in different countries, etc). We have received strong interest from young professionals who are keen to use the scheme to further their development in the industry.
The GESGB YPs are looking forward to 2024 with the wealth of experienced mentors ready to advise the next generation in the industry.
Apply for the Mentoring Scheme
What happens next?
After submitting the mentoring form, one of our YP (Young Professional) members will be in touch with you shortly to kickstart the mentoring process. You can expect to hear from us within the next four weeks. We’re thrilled to embark on this mentoring experience with you!
Mentee
Receiving mentoring through the GESGB can bring benefits such as:
- Personal development leading to knowledge, technical and behavioural improvements
- Management of career goals
- Wider network of influence
- Increased confidence and self-awareness to build performance and contribution
We will only match you with a mentor who suits your skill set and aspirations.
Common mentoring discussions:
Knowledge: technical knowledge, industry information
Networking: contacts to widen knowledge
Career Development: the future, job transition, development alongside role
People Management Skills: presentations, influencing, time management
Overcoming Challenges: managing difficult situations, lack of autonomy
Mentor
GESGB YP Mentoring is an independent and flexible programme aimed at facilitating the transfer of knowledge through the industry. The GESGB YP Committee will match you with professionals who have aspirations similar to your career. You don’t need to have years of experience too be a mentor, GESGB YP Mentors encourage the widest possible use of appropriate resources, and may offer their own network of contacts.
Flexible: Whether it is only by email or face to face, one person or many; you only need to commit to what you can manage
Rewarding: Mentors get the satisfaction of developing people and passing on their knowledge, skills and expertise
Variety: Discussions can take on a number of different topics from; technical details to training needs, relationships with colleagues and managers or career progression.