Mentees are IES members who have recently graduated and are seeking work in the environmental sciences or sustainability fields. Becoming a Mentee will give you the opportunity to:

• receive industry-specific advice on career planning and progression in their chosen field;
• gain recruitment advice, including input into CVs and interview processes;
• identify skills needs; and
• receive advice on where to search for potential job opportunities.

Mentors are Full Members or Fellows of the IES, with at least four years of experience working in environmental sciences. Becoming a Mentor will give you the opportunity to:

• develop your coaching and leadership skills;
• contribute to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD);
• gain insight into current issues in the employment market and potential recruitment opportunities; and
• share your experiences of the industry.

It's easy and straightforwad to sign up to become either a Mentor or Mentee. Simply visit our bespoke IES Mentoring Platform to create your account. Once your account has been approved, you can build your Profile and start finding mentoring matches based on your search criteria. Check out our IES Mentoring Handbook for more information and guidance on creating an effective profile.

Mentees can seek advice in the sectors across our membership and guidance for specific goals, such as achieving CEnv or CSci, or for more general development goals such as building confidence or seeking additional training.

The IES Mentoring Scheme is:

• Flexible: The needs of Mentees and the capacity of Mentors will differ and so the scheme is flexible to allow these to be best met. Mentors and Mentees can opt out at any stage simply by contacting the IES Project Office.
• Low on bureaucracy: The professional world is a busy place, and so the scheme involves minimal paperwork for all involved.
• Confidential: All information discussed within the partnership is confidential.
• Safe: Guidance on safety information is available to download.
• Developmental: With benefits for both Mentor and Mentee.
• Supportive: Numerous resources published on the website to support your partnership

Employability Workshops are held at campuses around the UK. Accredited universities can host a bespoke workshop for their students on accredited courses. If a workshop is hosted at your university, you will receive the details directly from your lecturer.

Our national workshops take place each year and are free for all IES Student Members. Details will be sent to all Student Members, so look out for this information in your inbox.

Over the course of the day you will engage in a variety of immersive activities, giving you the chance to practice these key employability skills and receive feedback from professionals in the sector. Find out what graduate recruiters look for in applicants and get tailored advice on how to develop your CV.

You will also hear directly from professionals currently working in the sector who will be on hand to give crucial insights into how to succeed in an environmental science career and the multitude of places an environmental science degree could take you.

There has never been a more pressing time to make sure our Student and Graduate Members are well-equipped for finding a job in the environmental sector. We are bringing our careers support straight to your screens with the introduction of online Employability Workshops.