Overview
Career Conversations gives Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington alumni a flexible way to share their professional experience with students, without the commitment of an ongoing mentoring partnership.
Eligibility
All Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington alumni, from any discipline, are welcome to apply.All students and alumni are required to read and agree to the Alumni conduct and expectations when submitting an application.
How to join career conversations
1. ApplyApplications are open year-round and reviewed on a rolling basis. We aim to process applications within 7 working days. You will be notified as soon as your application is accepted.
2. Complete your profile
Add information about your background, set your preferences, and indicate your availability. This helps students find alumni whose experiences and preferences align with their questions.
3. Review requests
You will be notified by email when a student request a conversation. You can choose to accept or decline. Students are asked to outline their questions in their profiles so that you can assess whether you're the right person to support them.
4. Arrange the conversation
Once you accept a request, agree on a time and whether you'll meet online or in person. Let the student know if you would like them to prepare anything in advance.
About the students
Career Conversations is open to all current Te Herenga Waka students over the age of 18. Students across disciplines and years of study are welcome to apply.Applications open soon
Express interest
Part of Alumni as Mentors
Career Conversations is run by the same team who are behind the Alumni as Mentors programme, and is a joint initiative of the Careers and Employment and Alumni Relations teams. We are here to help you make the most of the Career Conversations platform and to answer any questions about connecting with students.Make the most of your place in our alumni community. Learn more about the events we run both in NZ and overseas, keep up to date with alumni news and find out how to update your contact details or communication preferences.
YOUR PROFILE INFORMATION
Your profile details (name, location, background, motivations, LinkedIn) are visible to students and alumni on the platform. Only students can request conversations, though anyone can contact you through channels you publicly share.Your email address is shared with a student only after you accept their request. All information you provide—including your date of birth and your activity on the platform—is visible to programme administrators.