The BEL Career Mentoring Program (CMP) fosters professional growth, belonging, and community at UQ. Through targeted industry connections and purposeful student engagement, the program enhances employability and career confidence for UQ Business, Economics, and Law (BEL) students. Grounded in the guiding values of Empower, Connect, and Inspire, this program goes beyond mentor matching, it builds a thriving community that supports students as they move through and beyond their studies.
What is career mentoring?
Career mentoring is a one-to-one relationship in which an experienced professional voluntarily offers their knowledge, insight and encouragement to facilitate the learning and development of a current student. A good career mentoring relationship is professional and equal, recognising that both mentor and mentee can grow from the experience. A mentor does not guarantee success and will often play contradictory roles – sometimes offering advice and support, at other times posing challenging questions and sharing critical thoughts.
Being part of the program
The program runs each semester from March to July and August to December.It is facilitated by the BEL Careers Team and managed through the Chronus platform.
Timeline
UQ student mentees take the lead in their mentoring journey. This includes attending orientation, setting GAME PLAN goals, connecting with their mentor for at least four sessions, and completing a SEAL reflection. Mentees are encouraged to initiate contact, stay engaged, and openly share their experiences.
UQ industry mentors commit to supporting their mentee through a minimum of four mentoring sessions. This includes helping refine goals, sharing insights and experiences, and providing guidance to support the mentee’s growth.
Program Overview
Mentees who complete all compulsory activities will qualify for the Enrichment Bage. Learn more here, Enrichment Badge Program - University of Queensland
Additional information will be provided in orientation. Please contact BEL Careers and Employability with any questions.
Chronus Mentorship Software is available on Desktop and can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices:
