This is the
recommended structure of an individual mentoring-journey:
Preparation
for mentoring:
o Start by preparing yourself with the information
about the mentoring program on this page.
o Register on the platform and create your mentee
profile.
o Use the mentor search to find interesting mentors.
o Pay the membership fee of €36 to be able to contact
mentors. You can also arrange introductory meetings with 2-3 mentors to find
out who is the best fit for you before committing to a joint mentoring.
Starting the
mentoring:
o Found the right mentor? Start your mentoring journey
together!
o Meet regularly over a period of approx. 6 months and
proactively work on your career goals between meetings.
o Take advantage of additional offers from the alma
mentoring program and join community events.
o Reach out to the alma mentoring team for support at
any time.
o Celebrate your successes: Take the time to reflect
on your journey and successes with your mentor. You are also warmly invited to
celebrate your
mentoring achievements together with other mentors and mentees at our
„Celebrate“ event (held once per semester).
What is the
expected time commitment for the mentoring program?
Overall duration:
To be truly effective, mentoring should take place over a longer period. Most
mentorships last about 4–6 months.
Individual schedule:
Once you have found your mentor, you will agree together on how often and at
what intervals to meet — depending on your capacities and your personal needs.
Individual meetings:
The frequency of meetings is up to each mentoring team. Most teams meet 1–2
times per month. Be sure to also allocate some time for preparing for your
meetings to get the most out of the mentoring.
How much
does the mentoring program cost?
Free registration and search:
Registering on the alma platform and browsing for suitable mentors is free of
charge. You can use all platform content and take your time exploring potential
mentors.
Membership fee for mentoring:
As soon as you send a mentorship request, you are asked to pay a membership fee
of €36.00, unless you are already a member of the University of Vienna’s Alumni
Association.
One year of access:
Once your payment of 36€ has been received, you have full access to as many
mentorings as you like for one year.