How previous mentors have benefited
 | What motivated you to become a mentor? I was asked by Christine Dare at the Career Development Centre if I was interested - I would not have considered or thought of it otherwise. However, it did ... |
 | Jill Matthews, Poised Joint Management What motivated you to become a mentor?I wanted to use my skills and professional experience to support others at University. I have been a 'lifelong' learner myself and have taken, over the ... |
 | What motivated you to become a mentor?The desire to give back some of the experience gained over the years, and hopefully provide the next generation with some fore knowledge that may assist them ... |
 | Allayne Broom, Marriott Hotels I chose to become a mentor because I have always enjoyed sharing my experience and knowledge to develop young talent and offer insight and guidance on how to succeed in the hospitality industry. I ... |
 | Karen King, HM Revenue & Customs Karen was given a special award at the Career Development Awards Evening in May 2009 to mark her fifth year as a mentor. What motivated you to become a mentor?I saw it as an opportunity to use my ... |
 | Greg Broughton, Environment Agency I have enjoyed supporting my employees in their career development and get great satisfaction from seeing them develop and move onwards and upwards. I felt I would like to do something similar ... |
 | Elizabeth Spencer, Pickford's House Museum I became a mentor in 2008 when I was approached by the Scheme Co-ordinator on behalf of a student who was looking for unpaid summer work experience and mentoring in a museum setting. What ... |
 | Patrick Welsh, Patrick Welsh Marketing My business involves providing consultancy and mentoring to small businesses in the region. I joined the scheme in 2008 as I saw university mentoring as a way to both broaden my skills and ... |
 | Mark Haslam, Environment Agency Mark joined the Scheme in 2007. What motivated you to become a mentor?Coaching and mentoring staff is part of the way we work in the Environment Agency, so it seemed like a logical step to get ... |
Stephen Webb, CIG (Great Britain) Ltd I chose to be a mentor because I feel that nowadays it is more difficult for students to gain an insight into the working environment and to have someone they can turn to who is independent of ... | |
 | Anna Zimand, Crown Prosecution Service I was born in Derby of parents who were refugees at the end of the Second World War and have been very fortunate with the opportunities that have presented themselves to me. I am aware how ... |
 | David Upton, John Lewis Partnership I volunteered for the National Mentoring Consortium scheme, having been approached by a member of my personnel team. I thought I could make a good contribution, and also add to my own skills and ... |
