Career information interviewing and mentoring service (Ciims)
Deakin's Ciims program is an on online resource designed to facilitate contact between Alumni members (mentors) and current students (mentees), to help students in their career development. As a mentor or career information interviewer, you can play a vital and influential role in helping to shape the future career of a Deakin student. Drawing on your own knowledge and experience, you can assist in helping a Deakin student make the transition to the workforce or determine their career direction.
The main role of a mentor or career information interviewer is to:
- provide to help expand student awareness and understanding of job roles, career paths and the job market in your industry
- provide career development advice in relation to making the transition from university study to the workforce
- provide information on industry trends
- support and encourage professional development; and
- provide information about professional networks
What is in it for you?
There are many advantages in being a mentor or career information interviewer including:
- Helping students to enhance their career development and prospects
- Gaining an insight into the latest education trends, graduate skills and their expectations of employers
- Having a chance to further develop your communication and leadership skills and industry knowledge
- Obtaining a new perspective on your professional and personal experience and
- It is a great addition to your resume and
- Opportunities to re-engage with the Deakin Alumni Community
Want to register to become a mentor or career information interviewer?
New Alumni members
To register for the Ciims program you first need to become an Alumni member. To register as an Alumni member and also to sign up as a mentor or career information interviewer please register your details.
Existing Alumni members
If you are an existing Alumni member wishing to participate in the Ciims program, you can register to be a mentor by updating your details online.
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