Mentees of TUM Mentoring from Alumni for Students for the KontakTUM Programe Summer Term 2017, (from left to the rights) Lukas Althoff, Amine M`Charrak, Jacqueline Schuster, Paul Scheibenbogen, Wassim Boubaker

TUM Mentoring by Alumni for Students

At TUM Mentoring, alumni are available to answer your questions and share valuable experiences as sparring partners. So that you take target-oriented decisions and set the right course for the future – professionally and privately.

Picture: Magdalena Jooß/TUM

Mentoring Programs

TUM Mentoring Classic

At TUM Mentoring Classic, students and doctoral candidates are accompanied by alumni for one year. They are available for their questions and support them individually in their personal development.

Information for Mentees

Information for Mentors

TUM Alumnus Markus Hartinger, Mentee Jaimie Lu

TUM Alumnus Markus Hartinger and Mentee Jaimie Lu (Picture: Magdalena Jooss/TUM).

TUM Mentoring Professional

The format for all young professionals looking for a sparrings partner on the topics of industry/company change, self-employment, compatibility of family and career, team leadership and much more.

Information for Mentees

Information for Mentors

Picture: Magdalena Jooß/TUM

TUM Mentoring JobTalk

The JobTalk is a short mentoring: One question – one conversation. Students and doctoral candidates ask concrete questions, alumni contribute their assessments and experiences. They get into contact in a timely and uncomplicated way by phone, virtually or personally.

Information for Mentees

Information for Mentors

Mentee Paul Kaiser, Mentor Dr. Thomas Briegel

Mentee Paul Kaiser and Mentor Dr. Thomas Briegel (Picture: Astrid Eckert / TUM).

TUM Mentoring for Scientists

Mentoring for Scientists connects doctoral students and postdocs with (international) Research Alumni and guest scientists. The focus is on personal exchange between researchers at different career levels.

Information for Mentees

Information for Mentors

TUM Ambassador Amaresh Chakrabarti, TUM Mentoring for Scientists, Mentee Paul Bockelmann

TUM Ambassador Amaresh Chakrabarti is involved in the TUM Mentoring for Scientists: He invited his mentee Paul Bockelmann for a research stay in India (Picture: Astrid Eckert/TUM).

This is how it works for Mentees:

choose the most suitable format
register and create your profile
outline your current challenges and motivations
upload an anonymised CV
We will find the right match for you!

TUM Alumnus Markus Hartinger and Mentee Jaimie Lu (Picture: Magdalena Jooss/TUM).

For whom?

3^rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students

Who are the mentors?

Alumni willing to share their expertise with you over a longer period of time.

How does it work?

As soon as a mentor has confirmed, we will contact you by email. The more informative and expressive your profile is, the easier it will be to win one of our alumni over to take on your mentorship. Should you after a first meeting decide to start the mentoring year together, you will define the framework of your mentorship in an agreement.

Duration?

1 year

REGISTRATION FOR MENTEES

Picture: Magdalena Jooß/TUM

For whom?

All young professionals and professionals looking for a sparring partner for questions related to changing industries/companies, freelancing or entrepreneurship, compatibility of family and career, leading teams and a lot more.

Who are the mentors?

Alumni who are successful in their professional life and would like to support other alumni in developing their career.

How does it work?

Based on your application, we will look for a suitable mentor for you. If you both agree, we will put you in touch with each other for a first meeting.

Should you decide to become a mentoring tandem after the first meeting, you will define the general framework of your mentorship in an agreement.

Duration?

Flexible and based on individual preferences

REGISTRATION FOR MENTEES

Additionally you can also register as a mentor

Mentee Paul Kaiser and Mentor Dr. Thomas Briegel (Picture: Astrid Eckert / TUM).

The short-mentoring: one question – one conversation. Students and doctorates are asking specific questions, alumni answer and provide their assessment and experience. Personal contact will be made in a timely and uncomplicated manner via phone, online or by meeting face to face.

For whom?

3^rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students with a specific query.

Who are the mentors?

Alumni who will share their expertise with you on a one-time basis.

How does it work?

Students and doctoral students ask specific questions, alumni offer their assessment and experience. You will get together in a timely and uncomplicated manner via phone, online or in person.

Duration?

One-time exchange. Unless you and your mentor both decide that you would like to stay in touch (TUM Mentoring Classic).

REGISTRATION FOR MENTEES

TUM Ambassador Amaresh Chakrabarti is involved in the TUM Mentoring for Scientists: He invited his mentee Paul Bockelmann for a research stay in India (Picture: Astrid Eckert/TUM).

Personal exchange between researchers at different career levels.

For whom?

Researchers and research alumni, doctoral students and postdocs, as well as master’s students pursuing an academic career

Who are the mentors?

Current and former (international) guest researchers and alumni working in science

How does it work?

Based on your application, we will look for a suitable mentor for you. If you both agree, we will put you in touch with each other for a first meeting. Should you decide to become a mentoring tandem after the first meeting, you will define the general framework of your mentorship in an agreement.

Duration?

1 year – you are free to agree on shorter or longer time frames.

REGISTRATION FOR MENTEES

This is how it works for Mentors:

choose the most suitable format(s)
register and create your profile
outline your experiences and skills you want to share
we will find the right match for you!

TUM Mentoring team Daniela Kramer and Tatjana Diepold (Picture: Magdalena Jooß/TUM).

At TUM Mentoring Classic you will support a student or doctoral student over the course of one year, be available to answer their questions and support them one-on-one in their personal development.

For whom?

Alumni who would like to share their expertise over a longer period of time.

Who are the mentees?

3^rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students

How does it work?

The mentoring team will send you an anonymised mentee profile including a CV and you decide if you can imagine a beneficial mentorship. If the matching proposal meets your expectations, TUM Mentoring will put you in contact with the mentee via email. In this way you are able to set up a first conversation.

Should the first meeting be successful and you decide together to become a mentoring tandem, you will specify the general framework of your mentorship in an agreement.

Duration?

1 year

REGISTRATION FOR MENTORS

Mentor and TUM Alumnus Dr. Dominik von Au, Mentee Moritz Kagerer

Picture: Magdalena Jooss/TUM

The perfect choice for all young professionals and professionals looking for a sparring partner for questions related to changing industries/companies, freelancing or entrepreneurship, compatibility of family and career, leading teams and a lot more.

For whom?

As a successful professional, you will act as a sparring partner for other alumni in their career development and support them in their endeavours.

Who are the mentees?

Alumni with prior work experience.

How does it work?

The mentoring team will send you an anonymised mentee profile including a CV and you will decide if you can imagine a beneficial mentorship.

Should the matching proposal correspond to your expectations, we will introduce you to the mentee as a potential sparring partner. If the mentee agrees as well, we will put you in touch with each other for an initial meeting.

The first meeting was a success? Then you can embark on a longer mentorship as a tandem. If desired, you may specify the general framework of the mentorship in an agreement.

Duration?

Flexible and based on individual preferences

REGISTRATION FOR MENTORS

Mentee Lisanne Kärtner in conversation with her mentor (Picture: TUM).

JobTalk is a short-mentoring: one question – one conversation. As soon as we have found a mentor for you, we will put you in contact with each other by email. This way you can promptly coordinate an appointment for your JobTalk together.

For whom?

Alumni who would like to share their expertise with students or doctoral students on a one-time basis. Even if you have limited time, you can use this programme to get involved and at the same time get a taste of what TUM Mentoring is like.

Who are the mentees?

3^rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students with a specific query.

How does it work?

You will receive the mentees’ CV and their questions and then decide whether you are a suitable contact person and able to answer the questions. Should the matching proposal meet your expectations, we will put you in touch with the mentee via email.

Together you can then coordinate an appointment for your JobTalk.

Duration?

One-time exchange. Unless you both decide that you would like to stay in touch (TUM Mentoring Classic).

REGISTRATION FOR MENTORS

Mentor Prof. Amaresh Chakrabarti and Mentee Dipl. Ing. Paul Bockelmann (Image: Astrid Eckert/TUM).

Mentoring for Scientists connects (international) Research Alumni and guest scientists with doctoral students and postdocs. The focus here is on personal exchange between researchers at different career levels.

For whom?

Former (international) guest researchers or alumni who are now working in science.

Who are the mentees?

Researchers and Research Alumni, doctoral students and postdocs, as well as Master’s students pursuing an academic career.

How does it work?

The mentoring team will send you an anonymised mentee profile including a CV and you will decide if you can imagine a beneficial mentorship.

If the matching proposal meets your expectations, TUM Mentoring will suggest you to the mentee as a potential mentor. If the mentee agrees as well, we will put you in touch with each other for an initial meeting.

Should the first meeting be a success you can become a mentoring tandem and start the mentoring year together and define the general framework in a mentoring agreement.

Duration?

1 year – you are free to agree on shorter or longer time frames.

REGISTRATION FOR MENTORS

Mentoring-Events

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06 Oct

Registration German Matters Mentoring

German Matters Mentoring - exclusively for participants of the German Matters Program of the TUM Language Center

TUM Alumna Dr. Viktoria Leonhard - Mentorin und Coach bei der Allianz (Bild: privat)

Queue places available

10 Jan

Psychologische Sicherheit in Teams fördern

Webinar,Online

Entdecken Sie das Geheimnis effizienter und erfolgreicher Teams.

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14 Jan

From PhD to Industry

Webinar,Online

In this webinar successful TUM Alumni present their job description and career path online and answer your questions.

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Mentor in Career Podcast

Wie meistere ich meine erste Führungsrolle? (in German)

What does the everyday life of a manager look like? How do I get my first management position? And is leadership actually fun?

In the third episode of the career podcast for the TUM Community, “That’s my Job,” TUM alumna Dr. Viktoria Leonhard talks about how she mastered her first leadership role at just under 30 years old and what she recommends to young managers.

Listen now!

Viktoria Leonhard in the podcast studio (Image: Daniel Fürg).

Mentoring Stories

Mentoring Tandem Dominik von Au and Moritz Kagerer

“We Are Challenging Each Other”

If TUM Alumni Dominik von Au and his mentee Moritz Kagerer were race drivers, they would most certainly be at the front of the field. The determination they both have with regard to their careers is remarkable. In their mentoring partnership this is mutually beneficial.

TUM Alumni Claus von Heydebreck und Christian Marian bei Kolbenschmidt Pistons

TUM Mentoring Tandem Claus von Heydebreck and Christian Marian

“How nice to be connected all over the world”

TUM Alumnus Claus von Heydebreck has already acted as a mentor for TUM Students three times. Now, for the first time, he has supported an experienced alumnus – and found more than just a tennis partner in Christian Marian.

TUM Alumna Dr. Viktoria Leonhard and TUM Alumna Jule Schneider.

TUM Mentoring-Tandem Dr. Viktoria Leonhard und Jule Schneider

„Von meiner Mentorin kann ich mir so viel abschauen“

Ihre Mentoring-Beziehung ist geprägt von einer großen Begeisterung füreinander. Wenn die eine erzählt, überträgt die andere die Erfahrungen auf das eigene Leben – und nimmt dabei immer etwas für sich mit. Der Austausch zwischen Dr. Viktoria Leonhard und Jule Schneider zeigt, wie beide – Mentorin und Mentee – voneinander lernen können.

Entrepreneur Sarah Fleischer

“Founding Is Easy, but Persevering Is Difficult”

Lithium is scarcely found in Europe, but it is urgently needed for the energy transition. This is a problem that TUM alumna Sarah Fleischer aims to solve with her startup. Tozero is one of the first companies in Europe to recycle lithium-ion batteries. Even Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz is interested in the company of the young founder.

Donor and Honorary Senator Farhad Farassat

“We Knew That We Could Find a Solution Together”

Farhad Farassat immediately after his studies established his own company, which soon became the market leader for microwelding equipment used in chip manufacturing. Today, around 40 years later, he is using the proceeds from the sale of his company to support students at TUM through the Deutschlandstipendium.

Portrait picture of TUM alumnus Heinz Höreth.

Podcast with TUM Alumni Heinz Höreth

“The Motivator Should Not Be Money First and Foremost”

Salary negotiation is part of professional life: at the first job, after the end of the probationary period or after years in the company. Nobody doesn’t want to sell themselves short, but what does that mean exactly? How can we prepare the salary negotiation and how do we react when the boss says “no”?

TUM alumna and mentor Prof. Dr. Elena Simperl and TUM alumnus and mentee Phillip Schneider.

Mentoring tandem Elena Simperl and Phillip Schneider

“I Learned That Research Is a Team Sport”

As a mentee, Phillip Schneider received decisive professional and personal support from his mentor Elena Simperl. In fact, the mentorship resulted in a joint publication – and in Phillip Schneider's desire to become a mentor himself.

TUM Mentoring Impressions

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TUM-Mentoring-Downloads

Here you will find useful files around TUM Mentoring.

TUM Mentoring Guide (PDF, 2 MB)

Tandem agreement (PDF, 201 KB)

Contact

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Simone Wenig

TUM Mentoring

+49 89 289 29070
mentoring@tum.de

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Rebecca Täger

TUM Mentoring

+49 89 289 29071
mentoring@tum.de

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Contact Alumni & Career

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TUM Mentoring by Alumni for Students

Mentoring Programs

TUM Mentoring Classic

At TUM Mentoring Classic, students and doctoral candidates are accompanied by alumni for one year. They are available for their questions and support them individually in their personal development.

TUM Mentoring Professional

The format for all young professionals looking for a sparrings partner on the topics of industry/company change, self-employment, compatibility of family and career, team leadership and much more.

TUM Mentoring JobTalk

The JobTalk is a short mentoring: One question – one conversation. Students and doctoral candidates ask concrete questions, alumni contribute their assessments and experiences. They get into contact in a timely and uncomplicated way by phone, virtually or personally.

TUM Mentoring for Scientists

Mentoring for Scientists connects doctoral students and postdocs with (international) Research Alumni and guest scientists. The focus is on personal exchange between researchers at different career levels.

This is how it works for Mentees:

choose the most suitable format

register and create your profile

outline your current challenges and motivations

upload an anonymised CV

We will find the right match for you!

TUM Mentoring Classic for Mentees

For whom?

3rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students

Who are the mentors?

Alumni willing to share their expertise with you over a longer period of time.

How does it work?

Duration?

1 year

TUM Mentoring Professional for Mentees

For whom?

All young professionals and professionals looking for a sparring partner for questions related to changing industries/companies, freelancing or entrepreneurship, compatibility of family and career, leading teams and a lot more.

Who are the mentors?

Alumni who are successful in their professional life and would like to support other alumni in developing their career.

How does it work?

Based on your application, we will look for a suitable mentor for you. If you both agree, we will put you in touch with each other for a first meeting.

Should you decide to become a mentoring tandem after the first meeting, you will define the general framework of your mentorship in an agreement.

Duration?

Flexible and based on individual preferences

TUM Mentoring JobTalk for Mentees

The short-mentoring: one question – one conversation. Students and doctorates are asking specific questions, alumni answer and provide their assessment and experience. Personal contact will be made in a timely and uncomplicated manner via phone, online or by meeting face to face.

For whom?

3rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students with a specific query.

Who are the mentors?

Alumni who will share their expertise with you on a one-time basis.

How does it work?

Students and doctoral students ask specific questions, alumni offer their assessment and experience. You will get together in a timely and uncomplicated manner via phone, online or in person.

Duration?

One-time exchange. Unless you and your mentor both decide that you would like to stay in touch (TUM Mentoring Classic).

TUM Mentoring for Scientists for Mentees

Personal exchange between researchers at different career levels.

For whom?

Researchers and research alumni, doctoral students and postdocs, as well as master’s students pursuing an academic career

Who are the mentors?

Current and former (international) guest researchers and alumni working in science

How does it work?

Based on your application, we will look for a suitable mentor for you. If you both agree, we will put you in touch with each other for a first meeting. Should you decide to become a mentoring tandem after the first meeting, you will define the general framework of your mentorship in an agreement.

Duration?

1 year – you are free to agree on shorter or longer time frames.

This is how it works for Mentors:

choose the most suitable format(s)

register and create your profile

outline your experiences and skills you want to share

we will find the right match for you!

TUM Mentoring Classic

At TUM Mentoring Classic you will support a student or doctoral student over the course of one year, be available to answer their questions and support them one-on-one in their personal development.

For whom?

Alumni who would like to share their expertise over a longer period of time.

Who are the mentees?

3rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students

How does it work?

Should the first meeting be successful and you decide together to become a mentoring tandem, you will specify the general framework of your mentorship in an agreement.

Duration?

1 year

TUM Mentoring Professional

The perfect choice for all young professionals and professionals looking for a sparring partner for questions related to changing industries/companies, freelancing or entrepreneurship, compatibility of family and career, leading teams and a lot more.

For whom?

As a successful professional, you will act as a sparring partner for other alumni in their career development and support them in their endeavours.

Who are the mentees?

Alumni with prior work experience.

How does it work?

The mentoring team will send you an anonymised mentee profile including a CV and you will decide if you can imagine a beneficial mentorship.

Should the matching proposal correspond to your expectations, we will introduce you to the mentee as a potential sparring partner. If the mentee agrees as well, we will put you in touch with each other for an initial meeting.

The first meeting was a success? Then you can embark on a longer mentorship as a tandem. If desired, you may specify the general framework of the mentorship in an agreement.

Duration?

3^rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students

3^rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students with a specific query.

3^rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students

3^rd semester Bachelor students and up, Master students and doctoral students with a specific query.