One of the great strengths of the Old Ignatians' community is the breadth of experience within it. The OIU Career Mentoring Program brings younger Old Ignatians together with more experienced alumni who are willing to share their knowledge, perspective and lessons learned along the way. Whether you are starting out, considering a career change or simply wondering what the next step might look like, a mentor can provide an independent sounding board and the benefit of experience.

The program uses the MentorCloud platform to help connect registered mentors and mentees according to their backgrounds and interests, with participants then able to determine a cadence of meetings that works for them. As such, it may be a one-off meeting or it may be a series of activities that grow and develop over time.

Mentoring is equally rewarding from the other side of the table. For experienced Old Ignatians, it is an opportunity to give something back, help another Old Boy navigate decisions you may once have faced yourself, and often gain a fresh perspective in return. Steven Spielberg put it, "The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image, but giving them the opportunity to create themselves."

Why not give it a go? Whether you have experience to share or would value some guidance, register your interest in the OIU Career Mentoring Program. Further details are available through the Mentoring section of the OIU website, or email mentoring@oiu.org.au with a brief bio and your areas of interest or expertise.