The application period for the UH Group Mentoring Programme starts on 28th October – get ready now!
Are you thinking about your career plans? Would you like to get support from other students and a UH alumni? The application period for the University of Helsinki Group Mentoring Programme for students, doctoral researchers, and recent graduates will begin on Monday 28th October at 12:00 pm. Groups are filled in order of registration, so check out the alumni mentor introductions, the pre-assignment, and more detailed instructions on how to apply and be ready to submit your application!
In the Group Mentoring Programme, you have a unique opportunity to discuss topics related to your future and career, and to enhance your career readiness in a group with an alumni mentor and 2-4 students.
“Mentoring strengthened my career-related confidence and gave me perspective that others are going through similar things, and I am not alone with my thoughts.”
“My thoughts have expanded, and I got a peaceful feeling that I do not need a super clear plan.”
“I feel more confident to talk openly about my insecurities, career plans and situations. I learned more about job search on a practical level and received personalised feedback e.g. on my CV.”
The programme, which will kick off in January 2025 and conclude in May 2025, offers a choice of 38 worderful mentors (9 of them English-speaking) who are University of Helsinki alumni representing various fields in society. They share a background at the University of Helsinki and a genuine motivation to share their knowledge with our students.
There are both Finnish- and English-language groups are available, with some operating completely remotely. The mentoring groups are interdisciplinary, so you can choose the mentor that you feel is the best match for you, regardless of your field of study.
You can apply for the programme if you are:
- University of Helsinki Bachelor's student, Master's student, Doctoral researcher or recent graduate (within about 12 months of graduation)
- willing to reflect with the group on topics such as your future plans and expertise
- willing to participate in mentoring meetings in January-May, approximately once a month.
Are you interested? Great! For mentor introductions, the pre-assignment and more detailed instructions on how to apply, go to the Apply for the programme page now! The doors will close on 15th November 2024 at 4:00 pm.
General information on the Group Mentoring Programme is available on the programme website. If you have further questions, you can also contact the Career Services: careerservices@helsinki.fi
Please note: If you are an international student in a Master's degree programme or an international doctoral researcher, check out the HelsinkiUNI International Talent Programme (UNITalent) as well. The application period for UNITalent also starts on the 28th of October. In UNITalent, the focus is on professional networking and learning about Finnish working life from a chosen host organisation. In group mentoring, you and your group will decide, which future-related questions to focus on with the guidance of an alumni mentor.