Attention current Reading students: Alumni mentors have been signing up to help you prepare for the working world. The University of Reading’s Thrive mentoring scheme is available for you to experience what it is like to graduate with a Modern Languages degree.
All of the mentors have studied at the University of Reading, in Modern Languages and European Studies and are now working, using their degree. What is even better is that they want invest their time in you, to support you in making your transition into the working world!
Why should I sign up for a mentor?
- Your mentor can help you prepare for study time abroad;
- Many mentors have worked and lived in countries that you are likely to visit;
- They can tell you of the possibilities with your degree;
- They can offer bespoke advice about applying for placements;
- They can help you source work experience, explore further study;
- You will receive advice regarding your CV and applications;
- You have the opportunity to practise your language skills with a professional!
All you need to do to have these opportunities at your fingertips is sign up! You can then work with your mentor for twelve months and will achieve some great things throughout the year.
Contact your mentor when it is convenient for you via email, Skype, WhatsApp or if possible face-to-face; develop your skills and gain insight to the working world. Thrive is a brilliant opportunity to take the first steps into considering what you may like to do with your degree.
Want to hear more? Attend our information session:
Wednesday 21st October 1-2pm.
Contact the career mentoring team
Email: n.k.tarling@reading.ac.uk
Tel: 0118 378 6817