Career Mentor & Coach

About MatchupX

MatchupX is an APAC mentorship platform that connects experienced professionals with university students, graduates, and early-career professionals seeking guidance on career choices, skill development, and personal growth. 

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We aim to bridge the gap between academic education and real-world career challenges by offering insights and mentorship tailored to individual needs. 

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“Guide the next generation of emerging talent.”

Role Overview:

As a mentor on MatchupX, you will have the opportunity to shape the careers of students and professionals by offering your expertise and experience. You will help mentees define their career paths, set goals, and develop the skills needed to succeed in their desired industries. 

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Our focus is on providing actionable advice, professional development, and career strategy guidance to mentees from diverse backgrounds.

What you’ll do

• Provide Career Guidance: Help mentees define their career paths, set realistic goals, and create actionable plans to achieve them.
• Offer Skill Development: Identify gaps in your mentees' skills and guide them on improving hard and soft skills relevant to their career aspirations.
• Conduct Career Consultations: Hold 20-minute free consultations to assess mentees' needs and provide insights on potential career paths. Offer paid, in-depth sessions for targeted topics.
• Share Industry Insights: Offer up-to-date advice on current trends, job market demands, and emerging opportunities in your field.
• Support Professional Growth: Mentor mentees in public speaking, communication, team collaboration, and building confidence.
• Foster Confidence and Resilience: Guide mentees through challenges and help them build the mindset necessary for professional growth.
• Maintain Ethical Standards: Ensure all mentorship sessions are conducted on the MatchupX platform, adhering to our policies and ethical guidelines.
• Contribute to the Community: Be a part of a network of professionals passionate about mentoring and helping others thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain professionalism and ethical standards in all interactions.
• Stay updated with industry developments to offer current and relevant advice.
• Conduct all mentorship activities on the MatchupX platform.
• Commitment to the MatchupX platform's values of warmth, humility, and inclusivity.
• Familiarity with the challenges faced by international students or those transitioning into new career fields.

What we look for:

Must have:

• A variety of career decisions throughout your entire career journey.some text
  • In your past experience, you may have made various career plans and choices, and through this process, you have likely gained valuable insights by reflecting on career development.
  • Having an insight and understanding of different industries can help mentee to better choose a suitable position in the industry.
• Proven experience in your field of expertise (minimum 5 years of professional experience or minimum 2 years coaching, mentoring experience).
• Rich knowledge to provide tailored guidance to students, graduates, and early-career professionals.

Optional

• Cross-disciplinary programs and success stories.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the patience to mentor mentees at different stages of their career development.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms.

Why are you so important to mentee?

• Help Shape Future Careers: Guide young talent in crafting a clear career vision, helping them plan their early careers in the right direction and avoid common pitfalls.
• Experience and Expertise: You have a wealth of knowledge that the mentee can learn from, helping them avoid common pitfalls and make informed decisions in their career path.
• Personalized Support: A mentor offers tailored advice based on the mentee’s unique goals, challenges, and skills, giving them the tools they need to grow in a way that suits them best.
• Networking Opportunities: You can introduce your mentee to valuable connections, broadening their network and increasing their chances of finding opportunities in their field.
• Confidence Building: Your encouragement and constructive feedback help mentees build confidence in their abilities, enabling them to tackle challenges more effectively.

Benefits

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  • You have your own Profile URL where you can share to social media.
  • Build a personal brand.
• Monetize your expertise: Transform your expertise into monetized value.
• Continuous Growth: As a mentor, you’ll always be learning. Expand your professional network, gain visibility in the industry, and refine your leadership skills.
  • Monthly Toastmaster Group - Online
  • Public Speaking on Campus - Offline
  • Panel Discussion - Online / Offline
  • Networking night - Offline
  • Online networking and social events - Zoom/Google Meetups
  • Mentor-to-mentor talk (7% off for each session)

Priority Job Referrals: Mentors on MatchupX who have job referrals will be given priority placement on the waiting list.