Mentees
SEEK THE CHANGE
SEEK THE CHANGE
The Biopatrika Industry Mentorship Program (BIMP) connects STEM Indian students to experienced professionals based in India and abroad.Our mentor community is dedicated to providing their mentees the finest guidance at every education and career stage.
BIMP mentees have the opportunity to broaden their professional network and begin preparing for their ideal work life. Mentees are encouraged to seek information and guidance from their mentor, and utilise the insight gained from learning about their mentor’s skills, experience and knowledge to inform decisions about their future.
Our mentee-mentor relationships are specially crafted. They are based on respect, mutual understanding and a common goal of welfare. A lot of time and effort goes into nurturing these lifelong friendships.
Are you a full-time student? Just starting out? Mid-career professional?
BIMP can help you reap huge professional benefits and aid in expanding your potential.
Bottom line, if you are a STEM person (bachelors, masters, PhD, postdoc and beyond) at any career stage, BIMP is the right choice for you. Sign up at the bottom of this page now!
Applications are open year round. Apply by simply filling out the mentee sign up sheet at the bottom of this page.
Once submitted, we will review your application and identify the best mentor for your goals. Please allow up to 30 days from receipt of application acknowledgement to receive a mentor match. Your email will be used for all correspondence.
Each mentor-mentee relationship is unique and the two of you must build it together. Remember to iterate your individual goals and expectations at the very beginning.
Here are some tips to break the ice and help you get quick answers and results.
Ask your mentor about their work and career path
What do they do?
What did they study to get there?
What professional up-skilling is needed?
Can you shadow them for a day ?
Get to know the person behind that mentor mask
Where are they from? What is their background?
How did they get to where they are?
Would they have done anything different in their time?
Did they attain their goal or modulate it?
We cannot stress enough on the importance of a professional network. Your mentor is your gateway. Ask them to
Introduce you to people on LinkedIn
Take you to meetings/ conferences
Invite you to working lunches
Give you an internship
STEM is all about the right, impactful education. Gain education advice from your mentor
Ask them about the best programs for you
How, when and where to apply?
Tailor your applications
Inter-cultural professional communication insight
Work-life balance
It is best to have someone walking with you the whole way in this tedious job search. Your mentor can
Review your resume and cover letter
Mock interview you
Help you identify hidden keywords from job ads
Increase your fluency in industry jargon