THE PROGRAM
Concept
The Solvay Mentoring Program pairs to students with alumni mentors for a full academic year. Your mentor will be a role model who gives you one-on-one guidance for your personal and professional development.
About Us
Since , we’ve been helping students grow by creating successful mentor-mentee relationships. We’ve also built a huge professional network for you, featuring more than 40 companies across 12 diverse industries.
WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU ?
For Students: Launch Your Future
INSIGHTS
Gain industry knowledge and personalized career direction advice that goes beyond the classroom.
NETWORK
Open doors to future job opportunities. Get a privileged, inside look at the business world.
COACHING
Get valuable feedback on your CVs and cover letters, and practice your interview skills. Receive tips for your academic and extracurricular projects.
For Alumni: Give Back and Grow
PRO-BONO
Make a difference by helping a talented student achieve their personal and professional goals through a rewarding pro-bono relationship.
RECONNECT
Stay connected and engaged with the University and become part of a strong, active alumni network.
MENTORING
Refine your leadership skills by actively mentoring and coaching. Learn how to identify a student’s weaknesses and coach them to turn those into personal strengths.
WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM YOU ?
Students
BE PROACTIVE
- Establish the first contact with your mentor
- Take initiatives and show a strong commitment
- Plan ahead meetings or calls with your mentor
BE PROFESSIONAL
- Be receptive to suggestions and feedback
- Prepare carefully for every meeting or call set up
- Keep in mind the goals of the mentoring program and be appropriate in your requests
BE POLITE
- Answer to all communications respectfully and in a timely manner
- Be grateful and follow-up on each communication
- Approach the mentoring relationship with an open mind and show respect
Alumni
FIND
- Reach an agreement with your mentee on how you will contact and meet each other
- Determine the frequency of your interactions
HELP
- Help your mentee set goals and track progress
- Help him in his professional and personal development
RESPOND
- Answer to all communications in a timely
manner
STUDENT SELECTION PROCESS
1. REGISTRATION
First, create a profile on our website. You will then have access to our mentor list. Finally, send your application through the ‘Enrolment’ tab.
2. SCREENING
Our team will carefully review your application based on your resume and the questions you were asked to answer.
3. INTERVIEWS
The interview will consist in a short discussion of about 15 minutes and will focus on your objectives and motivations.
4. MATCHING
Finally, our team will do its best to find you the best match possible considering your objectives
