Mentoring
In your final year at Campion College, you can take part in Campion CONNECTions, our alumni mentoring program. This program connects you with a Campion graduate who can offer perspective, guidance, and practical insight as you prepare for life beyond Campion.
Mentoring is designed to support your personal, vocational, and professional development. While mentors may not always work in your exact field of interest, they bring valuable experience and are well placed to help you think through your next steps with clarity and confidence.
2026 timeline
- 18 March – Information session as part of The Compass Program and student sign-up day
- 30 March – 30 April – Mentoring period (four meetings)
- 8 April – Feedback survey/program completion
What we expect of you
- Meet with your mentor four times over the mentoring period
- Attend meetings either face-to-face or via an online platform
- Come prepared with topics or questions for discussion
- Engage respectfully, professionally, and on time
The mentoring process
- Attend the information session
- Complete the sign-up form
- Receive your mentor details from the Student Life Manager
- Establish contact with your mentor and agree on a first meeting time
- Complete three additional meetings over the mentoring period
- Submit the feedback survey, which concludes your involvement in the program
Your first mentoring session
Your first meeting helps set the tone for the mentoring relationship. In this session, you should:
- Introduce yourself and share your interests and goals
- Learn about your mentor’s background and experience
- Agree on dates for your three additional meetings
- Identify 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
I was lucky enough to find a match for the Alumni Mentoring Program from its inception and it has been an excellent experience! I was matched with Ivy as she had already completed the Masters of Music Therapy course that I was about to enrol in. It has been so helpful to have someone to chat with who has already completed their postgrad study and is now practising in the field.
As you are all aware, course info booklets can only help so much, and Ivy has been there to answer any questions I have about her day-to-day working life post study. Not only was I provided with really helpful information about the application process and what the job entails, but Ivy has become a strong connection for me to the industry. I am certainly now becoming aware that those connections are a huge help and because we are all coming from that same background of study at Campion (which can be likened to a small puddle in comparison to the ocean of the world), having those links in the workplace or field is always an advantage.
I can speak on behalf of the younger graduates and say that having alumni to connect with who now have years worth of experience in the workforce is so helpful, even just to allow us to gain an understanding of how we can use our liberal arts degree to begin and then advance in our career. A huge thanks to Sr Luka for getting this up and running, and I really encourage you all to get involved.
How to register
Please contact the Student Life Manager for further information. When you are ready to register, complete the Sign-Up Form below.