Whether you join as a mentor or mentee, mentorship can offer a myriad of benefits:
- Career & skills development where mentors can share their experience and expertise, providing guidance and support as mentees work to develop new skills
- Connection with industry peers outside their own working locations
- Develop a clarity of purpose through increased job satisfaction and retention, participants feel more confident in their roles giving them a stronger sense of purpose and real-time improved performance
- Professionalism within the industry, mentor programs provide a sense of community and collaboration that contribute to raising industry standards
Mentee eligibility
To be considered as a mentee, it is understood that you:
- Are a current RCSA Individual Member or an employee of a Corporate Member
- Have a minimum of TWO year’s recent experience within the recruitment and staffing industry
- Hold a genuine interest in the professional development of your career; and or
- Can demonstrate that you currently hold or are about to undertake a leadership role in your organisation
Mentor eligibility
The ideal PEARL mentor brings wisdom borne of experience. RCSA values mentors who know when to listen, when to reflect and when to advise.
To be considered as a mentor, it is understood that you:
- Are a current RCSA Individual Member or an employee of a Corporate Member
- Have a minimum of FIVE year’s recent experience within the recruitment and staffing industry
- Currently work in a senior leadership role within the recruitment and staffing industry
- Hold a genuine interest in supporting the professional development of next gen talent
Participation Costs
The cost of participation in the program is $400.00 ex GST for mentees only (there is no cost for mentors to participate). Included in this cost is training to support and navigate the conversations through the mentoring journey.
How are pairs matched?
Participants go through a stringent process, with each pair eventually matched based on their goals, objectives, and professional background.
What type of support will I receive during the length of the program?
Mentees and mentors will be supported through scheduled learning touchpoints facilitated by Suzy Miller, a highly regarded professional in the field of executive and leadership development.
The touchpoint training sessions are online, collective sessions. These provide participants with both transparency and clarity of role expectations, as well as shared tools and resources to engage with along the journey.
PEARL Information Kit 2024
Applications to participate as a mentor or mentee are ongoing. If you have questions or would like to apply to mentor or be mentored email [email protected] to register your interest.