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IDA Mentor – a mentorship programme for new graduates and students

At IDA, we have a mentorship programme aimed at new graduates at the beginning of their careers. The mentorship programme matches you with a mentor in a 1:1 course for a duration of 6 months. In order to become part of IDA's mentorship programme for new graduates you must not have more than two years of work experience.

Moreover, we have created a pilot programme for students who wish to boost their student life.

Why get a mentor?

A mentor is your personal sparring partner who, in a professional and academic relationship, helps you handle career opportunities and challenges. There can be many reasons why a mentor is relevant for you right now. Especially if you are new to the job market and need guidance on settling in properly, it may also be that as a student you want support to develop academic and personal skills, so you can boost your student life.

Mentor programmes

The 6-month mentor programme, which is for our recent graduates with a maximum of two years of experience, as presented above.
The 9-month mentor programme, which is for all members with more than two years of experience.
The 6-month pilot programme is for students.

Pilot programme for students

IDA is now launching a new pilot programme for students (6 months).

Are you a student and want to boost your student life? Join IDA’s mentor programme and realise your potential.

Here are five key benefits of IDA’s 6-month mentor programme for students:

Study strategy and technique: Get your strategy in order and learn effective study techniques tailored to your needs.
Habits: Develop healthy and productive habits, focusing on study and well-being.
Social belonging: Experience a sense of community and support from peers and mentors, which is crucial for your student life. Feeling connected and supported can significantly increase your motivation and overall well-being.
Guidance: Receive personal advice on your journey through your studies.
Confidence: Boost your confidence in your study and career decisions.

Get support to develop skills and habits that contribute to your overall growth, such as time management, life skills, and effective communication. Perspective on dilemmas and goals, and helps you achieve what you want.

Effective communication, clarity, and commitment are the cornerstones of a successful mentoring relationship. Clear communication ensures that both mentors and mentees understand each other’s goals and expectations. Clarity helps set and achieve goals, while commitment from both sides guarantees a productive and rewarding experience.

Benefits for mentors

Personal satisfaction: Experience the satisfaction of making a meaningful difference in a student’s life.
Leadership development: Improve your own leadership and coaching skills through the mentoring process.
Networking opportunities: Meet other mentors and expand your professional network.
IDA’s Mentor Master Class: Gain access to our Mentor Master Class, where you learn more mentoring techniques and best practices.

Possible benefits of being a mentee: - Help to a structured approach to opportunities, challenges and problems at work. - A confidential space in which you can discuss difficult topics. - Better opportunities to set goals for your career development. - New knowledge from an experienced person who understands your industry.

Registration

You register for the mentor programme by creating a user on our mentoring platform. When the next round starts, we will “let you in” on the platform, where you can create your mentee profile. For example, if you create a user in December, you will be able to fill out the mentee profile and choose a mentor around February 2nd.

There are a limited number of spots on a first-come, first-served basis, and the deadline is March 3rd. Register here for IDA’s mentoring programmes.

It is important that you fill out your profile thoroughly regarding what you want to work on in the programme. Based on your profile, you will be presented with two to three potential mentors, from whom you can request one to be your mentor. Remember that your profile can be read by several mentors, so do not write private or sensitive information. If you find a good match and the mentor accepts your request, the registration is then binding. Naturally, IDA cannot guarantee personal chemistry between mentor and mentee.

The mentor and mentee meet 4-6 times over a 6-month period. The meetings typically last 1 1/2 hours, and it is your responsibility as a mentee to prepare the agenda.

After match

After the match, you will be invited to a mentor Kickoff Event in Copenhagen or Aarhus along with the other matched mentees and mentors at the start of the programme. Additionally, there is a Mentor community meeting in May for all current and former matched mentors with a relevant theme for mentors and a subsequent light meal in Copenhagen and Aarhus (provided there are at least 12 participants).