Request a Peer Mentor - Women Communicators of Austin

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Are you a current WCA member?*

Nonmember peer mentorships may last up to 3 months, while member mentorships can extend up to 6 months. The exact duration will be determined in collaboration with your mentor.

PLEASE NOTE: If you're only looking for resume help, WCA offers Resume Reviews, so please start there.

Are you seeing quick advice or a more longterm collaboration?

What is your current level of professional experience?*

Description of Mentorship Categories

CATEGORIES	POSSIBLE TOPICS
Entrepreneurship	Creating a business, pricing products/services, fostering business growth, networking, finding and performing freelance and contract-based work
Career Development or Role Transition	Trajectory planning, taking on new challenges, returning to work, pivoting to a new role/industry, responding to a layoff, downshifting
Job-seeking Support	Researching opportunities, honing your resume, networking, interviewing
Leadership & Management (Professional and Volunteer Capacities)	Growing a team, managing change, incorporating DEI, overcoming leadership challenges
Personal Marketing & Branding	Defining your personal brand, refining your online and in-person presence, networking, developing presentation and public speaking skills
Self-Advocacy	Building self-esteem and confidence, overcoming imposter syndrome, recognizing and expressing your worth, setting boundaries
Skills Development	Making training/education decisions, acquiring new skills (negotiation, presentation/public speaking, or other)
Work + Life Balance/Alignment	Managing attention/time, fulfilling dreams, pursuing passion projects, examining values and purpose (“my why”), setting goals
Workplace Challenges	Setting boundaries, addressing micro-aggression, dealing with micro-management, managing conflict, overcoming workplace bias

Please select up to three (3) areas where you are seeking support.*

Which sector are you currently—or most recently—working in?*

Agency
Freelance / Self-employed
Government
Nonprofit / NGO
Private / Small to Midsize
Public / Enterprise

For job seekers: Which sector(s) are you exploring for employment?*

Agency
Freelance / Self-employed
Government
Nonprofit / NGO
Private / Small to Midsize
Public / Enterprise

How often are you available to meet with your peer mentor? (e.g., weekly, biweekly, monthly)

Tell us a bit about yourself — professional background or anything else you'd like your peer mentor to know.*

Please be as specific as possible, so we an ensure the best match.

Why are you looking to work with a peer mentor?*

What are one or two specific areas where you’re hoping to grow or receive support during the peer mentorship?*

If you have a preference, please select the peer mentor you’d like to work with.*

Review the peer mentor profiles. (If unavailable, we’ll match you with a mentor with a similar background or skill set.)

Please upload your resumé or any supporting documents.

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If you are unable to upload the file, please contact mentors@wcaustin.org

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