Mentee Registration

I have found Merton Mentoring to be an absolutely invaluable experience, and something which has hugely shaped my entry into the workplace.

Jessica Searle (2018), mentee

Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentee! Created for and by Mertonians, Merton Mentoring offers you the opportunity to discuss matters relating to your professional development with a fellow Mertonian.  

What's involved?

Through one-to-one conversations, whether online or in-person, mentees can seek advice from volunteer mentors on matters relating to their professional development.  

Once the Development Office puts you in touch with your chosen mentor, you can reach out to them to organise your initial ‘chemistry session’. This is an opportunity for you both to discuss your expectations for the mentoring arrangement and determine whether you would like to continue your sessions. An example schedule you might wish to follow would be monthly sessions over the course of around 6 months, each lasting 30-60 minutes, though we encourage you to determine a schedule that suits you both.  

Ahead of your first session, you might find it helpful to develop a list of questions relating to your career goals and professional development that you wish to discuss with your mentor.  

What are the steps for becoming a mentee?

There are three simple steps to becoming a mentee with Merton Mentoring. 

Step 1: Read the Introduction to Merton Mentoring and Code of Conduct 

All mentors and mentees must agree to the Code of Conduct before participating in the scheme. You will have the opportunity to commit to the Code when you complete the registration form.

Step 2: Look through the Mentors List

You will need to state your top 3 preferred mentors when registering.

Step 3: Registration Form

Please note that the Development Office will share the following information with your mentor as part of the matching process: name, email address, matriculation year, Merton degree and your reason for signing up to Merton Mentoring. 

What happens next?

The Development Office will reach out to your chosen mentor(s) before putting you in touch. Please do look out for an email from us! It will be your responsibility to organise your first session with your mentor. 

It may be a few weeks before you are matched with a mentor, so please do not worry if you do not receive an email from us straight away.  

If you have any questions, get in touch with us at mentoring@merton.ox.ac.uk.