Alumni Mentoring

„Bringing the LEADERS OF TODAY back to the Faculty to help grow the LEADERS OF TOMMOROW„

Mentoring is a process of sharing experience, knowledge, and skills based on a professional relationship between two individuals. The mentor professionally develops the mentee, helping them realize their potential and find the right direction. The mentee is committed to active development and seeks to discover how to best apply their abilities.

FIR Alumni Mentoring Advisory Board

Monika Kubovcová

Alumna & Mentor From 2001 to 2018

She worked for the Czech branch of GE Capital (General Electric), holding various management positions in retail banking, product management, marketing, and digital banking. She has been dedicated to coaching and mentoring since 2008 and has been operating her own business in this field since 2019.

David Peška

Alumnus & Mentor In 1998

He joined the corporate banking team at Société Générale. Two years later, he moved to Komerční banka, where he held various sales and management positions. In 2008, he began working for Modrá pyramida, where he was responsible for its transformation and later served as a Regional Director. This role also marked the beginning of his passion for coaching and mentoring, which he has been actively pursuing ever since.

FIR Alumni Mentoring

How Alumni Mentoring Works

How Alumni Mentoring Works

The official part of the Mentoring program begins in October and lasts until May. However, it is not uncommon for pairs to find a professional connection and maintain contact even after the program ends.

Both mentors and mentees will attend an initial joint meeting. Afterwards, the selected pairs will meet individually. One meeting per month is recommended throughout the duration of the program, totaling 8 sessions. Meetings can be held in person or online, for example, via MS Teams.

Mentor

A mentor is a more experienced FIR alumnus with several years of professional experience (a minimum of 6 years since graduation is recommended). They wish to pass on their experience and provide support to a student who is about to enter the professional world. A mentor can help the student navigate their field and explain how it actually works. They can also offer advice regarding interviews and CVs or focus on the student’s personal development.

Mentee

A mentee can be a third-year Bachelor’s student, a Master’s student, or a young graduate within 3 years of graduation. The mentee is interested in active development, personal growth, and wishes to make the best use of their own potential. They are interested in orienting themselves in their chosen field before entering the workforce or are looking to discover their future career path.

Why become a Mentor?

Help motivated students with their transition into professional practice.
Pass on your experience to others.
Become a role model and an inspiration for someone else.
Develop your personal and leadership skills.
Gain a new and unbiased outside perspective.

Why become a Mentee?

Discover yourself, your potential, and your abilities.
Gain motivation for further development.
Develop yourself and gain new experiences.
Build a relationship with a professional.
Gain an insight into how various fields operate.
Prepare professionally for the transition into practice.
Receive a certificate of completion for the Mentoring program.

Tip: Are you a young FIR alumnus within three years of graduation and want to join the program as a mentee? You can find more information and the application for mentees here.