Types of mentoring
The term ‘ mentoring’ is interpreted in different ways, and is often used interchangeably with ‘coaching’. Both can be about sharing particular areas of expertise and knowledge that the mentee needs; as well as about developing the individual whether or not they work in the same field. The two ‘processes’ can take place in the same session. For simplicity's sake, we use here the term ‘ mentoring’ to cover all the processes involved in supporting the individual.
Within the context of Cambridge University, we identify these types of mentoring:
Alternatively, you may prefer to pay privately to work with a completely external mentor.