What is alma mentoring?
The alma mentoring program at the University of Vienna supports you on your individual career path: your personal mentor accompanies you for six months, providing targeted support for your next professional steps — even if you’re not yet sure where they are headed.
Through regular conversations, yourmentor will share their personal experience and stand by your side as a source of guidance. You decide which career topics you want to focus on together.
The goal:
In the mentoring program, you will develop your personal skills and professional abilities — and, with the support of your mentor, successfully take the next steps on your individual career path.
How can mentoring help me?
Mentoring moves you forward:
✅ In career orientation and planning
✅ In application processes and starting your career
✅ In taking the first steps toward self-employment
✅ In discovering new industries and career paths
✅ In finding your personal strengths and talents
✅ In building a strong professional network
What makes mentoring so effective?
• First-hand experience
Whether you're just starting your career or have recently graduated — your mentor has already been through this journey and can help you find the next steps that are right for you and achieve your goals.
• Individual support
In addition to valuable knowledge and experience, your mentor offers personal support — through motivating impulses, thought-provoking questions, and reflective conversations.
• Long-term guidance
Mentoring is a process. As many of your questions and challenges are likely to change along the way, you benefit from continuous support and an experienced perspective on the development of your goals over a period of six months.
Mentoring topics:
On the alma mentoring platform, you can choose a mentor based on your goals from two focus areas:
• Career entry and career orientation
• Self-employment and entrepreneurship
For both areas, mentors with a wide range of expertise and support offers are available to guide you.