EAIT Industry Mentoring
Connect with industry. Ask questions. Explore where your degree could take you.
EAIT Industry Mentoring connects students with alumni and industry professionals who can share career insights, practical advice and professional experience.
Whether you want to build an ongoing mentoring relationship or ask a focused career or industry question, there are two ways to connect.
Two ways to connect with industry
Compare the two mentoring options at a glance.
| Option | Best for | Format | Student eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester Mentoring | Students who want a one-to-one mentoring relationship across the semester. | At least four conversations across the semester. Online or in person, as agreed with your mentor. | EAIT undergraduate students from second year onwards, and all EAIT Master's students. |
| Ask Industry | Students who want a focused conversation about a specific career, industry or employability question. | One-off 30-minute conversation booked through the mentoring platform. | EAIT students across all year levels. |
You do not need to have your career figured out before joining. Mentoring can help you ask questions, learn from someone else’s professional experience and better understand your options and next steps.
Explore each mentoring option below to learn how it works, what you can discuss and what is expected of you.
Build an ongoing mentoring relationship across one semester.
Semester Mentoring connects you one-to-one with an industry mentor. You will be matched based on your discipline, interests and preferences, as well as mentor availability.
Your conversations can focus on the career and professional topics most useful to you as your goals and ideas develop.
Your commitment
At least four conversations across the semester. Conversations are usually 30 to 60 minutes and can take place online or in person, as agreed with your mentor.
Semester Mentoring could suit you if you want to:
- explore career pathways or professional interests
- understand what working in your field is really like
- build confidence talking about your skills and experience
- discuss applications, networking, LinkedIn or portfolio development
- have ongoing conversations as your goals and ideas develop
Applications for Semester 2 mentoring will open in Week 1, with mentoring conversations starting once matches are confirmed.
One focused question. One 30-minute industry conversation.
Ask Industry is a flexible way to speak with an industry professional about a specific career, industry or employability question.
Choose a mentor based on their experience and mentoring topics, then book an available conversation.
Your commitment
One 30-minute conversation. Come prepared with a focused question or topic so you can make the most of your time.
You could ask about:
- what a role or industry is actually like
- employability skills and industry expectations
- preparing for vacation work, internships or graduate roles
- CV, LinkedIn or portfolio feedback
- networking and professional conversations
- choosing a career pathway or area of interest
Ask Industry will launch in Semester 2. More information about how to book a conversation will be available soon.
Before participating, students are expected to read and agree to follow the EAIT Industry Mentoring Program Guidelines and Code of Conduct.
Use the Mentee Handbook to prepare for mentoring conversations, understand your role and make the most of Semester Mentoring or Ask Industry.
Program resources
Guidelines and Code of Conduct
Shared expectations for respectful communication, professional boundaries, confidentiality and appropriate use of the program.
Mentee Handbook
A practical guide for EAIT students participating in Semester Mentoring or Ask Industry.
Questions or concerns
If something feels unclear, uncomfortable or outside the purpose of mentoring, contact EAIT Employability for guidance.
Contact:
EAIT Employability
mentoring@eait.uq.edu.au
+ 61 7 3365 8534