Cambridge Mentorship Program

The objective of the mentoring program is for the more mature alumni to share their career and life experience with the undergraduates and younger alumni. This is a great opportunity to hear first hand information on certain professions, find out the key success factors and avoid making critical mistakes, or simply to meet the more established alumni. (Please note that this program is for Cambridge University alumni and students only)

Photo from last year

Registration form

Time: Sat 4:30pm-6:30pm
Venue: 23/F Bank of East Asia Building, Central, Hong Kong (Enter from 22/F)

Dates:
Sat 9 July: CV Writing & Interview Skills
Sat 16 July: Banking and Finance
Sat 23 July: Management and consultancy
Sat 13 Aug: Entrepreneurship and startup financing/ investment
Sat 20 Aug: Science/ Engineering/ Research & Development

Format
A moderator plus 2-4 alumni as speakers:
15 mins Mingle and Chat
75 mins Moderated sharing, presentation,
30 mins Q&A
Optional dinner with speakers afterwards

Registration form https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_GB&formkey=dDA1NTBtYzMyZ2pSVzVUampwYjd0cUE6MA#gid=0

Mentors

• Make reasonable effort to provide help and guidance to the mentees, e.g. share their career experience, introduce the mentees to other resources if possible

Mentees

• Remember that the mentors are providing assistance out of good will, be thankful and be reasonable when requiring the time and effort from the mentors
• Consider becoming a mentor when it is your turn

Mentors
Alumni with experience (in-depth or otherwise) in certain industries who are willing to share their experience with others

Mentees
Alumni or undergraduates who would like to learn from the more experienced alumni in general or in certain specific areas, priority will be given in the following order, 1) undergraduates 2) Recent graduates (graduated within 2 years) 3) Other alumni.

Liason
A mentee who also acts as a coordinator of a mentorship group. Faciliating the events and help manage the web site.

• Facilitate the sharing of experience among the Cambridge Hong Kong community primarily between alumni and undergraduates and also among alumni
• Build a strong alumni network and provide a central contact point to enhance communications among alumni
• Last but not least, organize social events that can be enjoyed by alumni of all generations

The Cambridge University alumni community in Hong Kong has grown to a considerable size. In order to consolidate our resources, build a strong community network and to continue the process of enlightening each other, we propose to create a mentorship program that will connect experienced alumni with the undergraduates and recent graduates of Cambridge University. Through a series of activities from drinks, dinners to a grand annual event, people can share their experience, advice with one another. Many local Hong Kong universities have similar programs that are welcome by the students and alumni alike. It is our belief that our Cambridge alumni community can greatly benefit from such scheme.