The workshop-style EdsetGO Mentorship Programmes provide tomorrow’s leaders with the confidence and know-how to stand out and thrive in an increasingly competitive world of international study and work.
We enable our mentees to get the most out of their experience abroad and turbo charge their journeys to success by focusing on improving their:
1. Communication skills
2. Self-understanding
3. Preparedness
4. Adaptability
Based on a 15+ year journey across 3 languages, 4 continents, and countless valuable lessons learned, the EdsetGO programmes were designed with two simple questions in mind:
How would we go back and better prepare our younger selves for the journey ahead?
What do we wish we knew then?
Choosing the Mentorship Programme that's right for you:
All programme options include either five or nine 1-on-1, workshop-style sessions, ending with a comprehensive feedback and review session to which parents are also invited.
Career Kickstarter
5 Sessions
A personalised deep dive into the suitability of your desired career and Job Hunt readiness, coupled with best practice tips to optimise your preparation for the world of work.
Modules included:
CV Review & Interview Best Practice
Career Aptitude & Personality Deep Dive
Mock Interview & Feedback
Networking, Internships & The Job Hunt
Feedback & Report
Study Abroad Essentials
5 Sessions
With the importance of getting the most out of the overall experience at heart, these workshops focus on pre-departure pearls for “beyond the classroom”.
Modules included:
Tips & Tricks Beyond the Classroom
Overcoming Challenges
Cultural Differences & Pointers
Relationships & People
Feedback & Report
All-in-One Premium Package 9 Sessions
Obtaining a degree is a key step towards the ultimate goal of finding a job or career that leaves you fulfilled, happy and successful. This is the all-encompassing package for those who want to prepare for both in tandem.
Modules included:
Tips & Tricks Beyond the Classroom
Overcoming Challenges
Cultural Differences & Pointers
Relationships & People
CV Review & Interview Best Practice
Career Aptitude & Personality Deep Dive
Mock Interview & Feedback
Networking, Internships & The Job Hunt
Feedback & Report
All-in-One Premium Package 9 Sessions
A targeted, personalised deep dive into the suitability of your desired career and Job Hunt readiness, coupled with best practice tips to optimise your preparation for the world of work. Featuring:
1. Tips & Tricks Beyond the Classroom 2. Overcoming Challenges 3. Cultural Differences & Pointers 4. Relationships & People 5. CV Review & Interview Best Practice
6. Career Aptitude & Personality Deep Dive 7. Mock Interview & Feedback 8. Networking, Internships & The Job Hunt 9. Feedback & Report
Your Mentor
All EdsetGO Mentorship Programmes are personally prepared and delivered 1-on-1 by Russell Brown, Edset’s Founder & Managing Director.
Passionate about helping others to seize the benefits and opportunities that a life lived across different countries, cultures and languages can present, Russell himself is:
A University of Manchester graduate with 11+ years’ experience working with students and educational institutions across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
An English, Spanish and Mandarin Chinese speaker.
Founder @ Edset and COO @ Wig & Pen, a UK-based startup advisory.
Previously Director GMI @ INTO and Global Sales Director @ Nifty.
UK & US raised, with overseas experience working and/or studying in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, France, Israel, Colombia and Canada.
Track record highlights include:
Progressing from summer intern to Regional Manager and leading a team of five within 1 year of leaving university.
Building teams and operations from the ground up in multiple countries.
Getting Nifty’s products ranged by Apple across Europe and the Asia Pacific.
Mentee Outcomes
The EdsetGO Mentorship Programmes are a one-stop-shop for all the benefits you would expect from a career mentor, life coach, private pre-departure bootcamp and 1-on-1 English course, giving you:
A leg up on your peers in an increasingly competitive job market with complex hiring processes.
Greater confidence.
Increased readiness and adaptability.
Greater relationship management skills and cultural awareness.
Wholesale improvements to your English language and communication skills.
Better understanding of self and your goals/priorities.
Better career planning.
The motivation to apply what you’ve learned and pay it forward.
How to Apply
We strictly limit the number of mentees we take on in order to ensure the best possible programme experience and outcomes.
Any interested candidates are required to participate in a 30-minute Introductory Meeting (free of charge) prior to booking a full programme.
