About
Mentor Connect links Southern Cross University students with alumni and industry professionals to support career exploration, employability, and professional confidence. Mentors also benefit by contributing to the growth of future leaders, refining their coaching abilities and reconnecting with
the university community.
Mentor Connect offers two flexible mentoring options available year-round.
Choose the option that best suits you:
1.
Career Conversations (Micro-mentoring): A one-off, 45-minute, focused career discussion. Ideal for targeted career advice and industry or role exploration.
2.
Mentor Connect Three Month Extended Program: A structured mentoring relationship, at least three conversations across three months. Ideal for ongoing guidance, reflection and support (approx. 3 hours total per Mentee).
Option 1:
Career Conversation
(45 MIN MICRO-MENTORING)
Mentee applies and selects mentor
Application approved
Review resources and prepare your questions for the meeting
Contact your mentor within one week of being matched to arrange one 45-minute meeting
Connect with your mentor via Zoom, Teams or Phone and enjoy your discussion*
Write a reflection and submit your evaluation for a Certificate of completion
* Option to extend to 3-Month Mentor Connect Program
Option 2:
3 Month Extended Mentoring
(approx. 3 hours total per Mentee)
Mentee applies and selects mentor
Application approved
Review resources and prepare questions for your first meeting
Contact your mentor within one week of being matched to arrange your first 45-minute meeting
Connect with your mentor via Zoom, Teams or Phone at least 3 times in 3 months and enjoy your discussions
At 3 months, thank your mentor, write a reflection and submit your evaluation for a Certificate of completion
Who can participate and how often?
• The program runs year-round and Mentors and Mentees can opt in and out
depending on their availability.
• Mentors can mentor up to three students concurrently.
• Mentees can have only one mentor at a time and can participate multiple
times throughout the year.
What Is Mentoring?
Mentoring is a supportive professional relationship where Mentors share insight, perspective, and experience to support a mentee to explore goals, build confidence, and develop understanding.
Effective mentoring:
• Encourages reflection and self-directed learning.
• Focuses on guidance rather than advice‑giving or instruction.
• Supports mentees to make their own informed decisions.
• Maintains clear professional boundaries.
All mentoring relationships are:
• Professional, respectful, and time‑bound.
• Focused on career development and employability.
• Developmental rather than directive, (e.g. mentors ask reflective questions rather than telling students what role to apply for).
• Reciprocal, with learning for both mentor and mentee.
Mentor Connect is not about recruitment, counselling or academic advising. Mentees come prepared to ask questions, listen and learn. The Mentor’s role is to guide, question, and share perspectives and experience.
