Become a Mentor
The Campion CONNECTions Mentoring Program provides the opportunity for Campion alumni to mentor current Campion students as they explore their career, study and other options post-Campion.
By being available to share your experience and offer guidance you will make an important contribution to our Campion community. We hope that joining this program will also be a rewarding experience for you – professionally and personally.
2026 timeline
- 18 March – Deadline to sign-up
- 30 March – 30 April – Mentoring period (four meetings, face-to-face or online)
- 8 April – Feedback survey/program completion
Sign-Up to Become a Mentor
The Alumni Relations Manager will be in contact when a mentee has been matched to you. At this point, your mentee will reach out to agree on a time for your first meeting.
Matching will be subject to the number of students who express interest in the program and whether students align with your areas of experience/profile. If we are not able to match you immediately, we thank you in advance for your patience and hope to match you in the near future.
What’s involved?
Your first meeting helps set the tone for the mentoring relationship. In this session, you should:
- Introduce yourself, your background and your experience
- Learn about your mentee’s interests and goals
- Agree on dates for your three additional meetings
- Agree on themes or topics you would like to explore for your next three meetings
Sample discussion topics
- Reviewing and improving your résumé
- Writing or refining a cover letter together
- Reviewing a shortlist of job or internship applications for suitability
- Identifying strengths and gaps in your skills or experience
- Translating your Campion degree into clear language for employers
- Preparing answers to common interview questions
- Practising interview responses or professional self-introductions
- Discussing appropriate first jobs after graduation
- Exploring postgraduate study options and pathways
- Deciding whether to work, study, or volunteer after Campion
- Navigating workplace expectations and professional etiquette
- Building confidence in professional conversations and emails
- Learning how to network and follow up with contacts
- Balancing work, study, family life, and other commitments
- Reflecting on long-term goals and next practical steps
Benefits for mentors:
- Broadening professional networks and connections
- Developing coaching and mentoring skills
- Playing an active role in helping students/graduates in a challenging transition time
- Using your skills, experience and knowledge to make a real difference in the life of another individual
I have had a great experience participating in Campion’s mentoring program. Discussing further education and career goals, as well as sharing insights on my post Campion career journey and learning more about my mentee’s skills and experiences, was rewarding and a genuine highlight. We were also fortunate enough to be able to arrange a visit to my workplace in Canberra, where I was able to take them on a tour of our offices, discuss specifically my current roles and the opportunities available within my agency, and set up conversations with my colleagues who worked in areas of specific interest.
I would really encourage all alumni to consider participating in the program: it is a great way to give back to the College.
Siobhan Reeves
Class of 2011
Find out more
Contact Tony Mattar, Alumni Relations Manager
(02) 9896 9314Â |Â alumniofficer@campion.edu.au