How do I join the RMIT Career Mentoring Program?
The RMIT Career Mentoring Program has three intakes per year. Applications open 18th May, 2026 for our Semester 2 intake beginning in July.To join our next intake:
1) Complete a Student Application
2) Attend one Onboarding Training session
3) We will admit you to the program, and you can start sending connection requests to mentors
Note: If you participated in the Semester 1, 2026 program, you do not need to repeat Onboarding for Semester 2.
How do I connect with a Mentor?
Once you join the program, you can browse the profiles of our 500+ mentors and send connection requests.
There are two ways in which you can ask to connect:
1) One-off meeting
Schedule a one-off meeting with the mentor of your choice, to discuss a specific topic or ask about their unique experience.
2) Ongoing partnership
Meet regularly with the same mentor over an 8-week period. This option involves having more frequent conversations with your mentor, where you can discuss anything from career progression to industry insights in greater depth.
"I had a one-off meeting with a mentor, but now want to continue in a partnership!"
No problem. If both parties agree, you can simply click "request partnership" on the mentor's profile and wait for them to accept.
"I couldn't find a mentor for a partnership - can you help me?"
Certainly! All students who have not been able to connect with a mentor will be matched* for an ongoing partnership by our administration team.
Please note: Once you join the program, you can browse the profiles of our 500+ mentors and send connection requests.
There are two ways in which you can ask to connect:
1) One-off meeting
Schedule a one-off meeting with the mentor of your choice, to discuss a specific topic or ask about their unique experience.
2) Ongoing partnership
Meet regularly with the same mentor over an 8-week period. This option involves having more frequent conversations with your mentor, where you can discuss anything from career progression to industry insights in greater depth.
"I had a one-off meeting with a mentor, but now want to continue in a partnership!"
No problem. If both parties agree, you can simply click "request partnership" on the mentor's profile and wait for them to accept.
"I couldn't find a mentor for a partnership - can you help me?"
Certainly! All students who have not been able to connect with a mentor will be matched* for an ongoing partnership by our administration team.
RMIT Career Mentoring is about building your professional network, exploring areas of interest, developing your professional communication skills, and connecting your studies and career.
Please do not ask your mentor for a job or internship. RMIT Career Mentoring is not a direct resource for finding a job (although it does often help with this down the line).
Questions? Email us at: mentoring@rmit.edu.au
Key Dates
Semester 2, 2026 intake:
Applications open 18th May, and close 2nd August 2026
Onboarding sessions held between 13th July - 7th August
Partnerships commence in July and end in October
*Admin Matching from 17th - 21st August
Summer 2026-27 intake:
Dates TBA.
Semester 2, 2026 intake:
Applications open 18th May, and close 2nd August 2026
Onboarding sessions held between 13th July - 7th August
Partnerships commence in July and end in October
*Admin Matching from 17th - 21st August
Summer 2026-27 intake:
Dates TBA.
Why should I become a mentee?
As an RMIT mentee, you will:- GAIN tailored career guidance and practical advice
- DEVELOP your employability skills
- RECEIVE industry insights
- BUILD your professional network
Advice for Student Mentees
Before meeting your mentorThink about your career goals and write down any initial questions that come to mind. You may even like to send these questions through to your mentor prior to meeting, so that they have time to prepare their answers.
If you are completing a partnership, you should also let your mentor know how often you would like to connect. Our recommendation is to spend one hour per fortnight meeting with your mentor either by video-call or in person.
Approach any mentoring conversation with an open mind, professionalism, and respect. Be receptive to suggestions and feedback provided by your mentor.
Resources
Review the Mentee Resource Library for additional support.
“RMIT Career Mentoring helped me to expand my network in the IT world and equipped me to face current industry trends. If you are a student who wants to land their dream job, become a mentee to transform yourself from a student to a professional.” – Suraj Kannan, Master of Data Science
