Mentoring

Employees who receive mentoring are promoted five times more often than people who don’t have mentors.

The Prospect Mentoring Scheme connects PR and Communications professionals from across the industry. It’s an invaluable opportunity for up-and-coming professionals to expand their network and meet industry leaders. Being mentored by someone who has had different experiences, can provide support in times of need and a different perspective on how to convert challenges into opportunities for growth.

In 2020, Prospect launched its first-ever Mentoring Scheme for people whose career was adversely affected by the pandemic. In subsequent years, the invitation was extended to anyone in the PR and Communications industry who could benefit from mentorship.

To date, hundreds of industry leaders from in-house and agency organisations in the UK, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai have been partnered with professionals at all career levels.

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What our clients say

Professionally, I have developed a more strategic approach to my work and career.
On a personal level, this mentorship experience has boosted my confidence and self-belief.

Mentee

I had a great experience sharing my questions and confusions about being a PR specialist with my mentor, and I learnt a lot from her experience and suggestions.
It was a great programme and I will definitely recommend it to my friends who are in early stages of their PR career. Thank you again for organizing this programme and for selecting me as a mentee.

Mentee

It was so valuable to get the perspective of a seasoned professional as I was transitioning into a new role.

Mentee

I really connected with my mentor and learned so much from her.
I also learned more about myself. My peers could really benefit from this programme.

Mentee

My mentor was attentive to the issues I'm having and helped me figure out solutions.

Mentee

Thank you Emma and team for coordinating this programme!
I got a lot out of it and I plan to keep in touch with my mentor!

Mentee

My confidence in approaching assigned tasks has increased.
I’ve learned alternative approaches to tackle problems, and to speak up and justify my thoughts.

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How to become a Mentee?

To be considered for the mentoring scheme programme you must:

Have at least 2 years’ experience in PR/Corporate Communications/Public Affairs and be committed to continuing your career in the industry.
Complete the application form, detailing your current situation and what you’re hoping to gain from the programme.
Inform us of anything else you would like us to take into account when we are matching you with a mentor.
Commit to meeting your mentor virtually or in person for a minimum of one hour once a month between March – August 2026.
Commit to attending the onboarding webinar before the scheme commences, as well as 3 additional group sessions with Emma.

What happens then?

Mentee applications are reviewed and matched with industry-leading mentors. When making a match, we look for mentors in the same location (where possible) and with experience that can best support the situation as outlined by the mentee applicant.

We then introduce the mentee and mentor and provide guidance on how to structure the mentoring relationship.

The Prospect Mentoring Scheme is a six-month programme, during which time mentors and mentees are required to meet virtually or in-person for one hour each month. We check-in with both mentors and mentees throughout the programme to ensure that the process is going smoothly.

Employees who receive mentoring are promoted five times more often than people who don’t have mentors.

What our clients say

How to become a Mentee?

To be considered for the mentoring scheme programme you must:

What happens then?

When does the next Mentoring Programme Start?

Applications open from 1st December 2025 to 15th January 2026.

The mentoring programme will commence in March 2026 until August 2026.

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