Be a mentor

You've navigated the journey — now help someone else find their way.

At Data Living, we believe growth is communal. We're creating space where beginners and career switchers can ask real questions and get real guidance — not just from books, but from people who've lived it.

That's where you come in.

Meet our mentors
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What Our Mentors Do

You don't need 20 years of experience. You just need the heart to support someone a few steps behind you.

Host Interactive Q&A Sessions

Create safe spaces where mentees can ask real questions without judgment. Share your experience through engaging conversations that go beyond textbook answers.

Career Transitions Technical Skills Industry Insights

Portfolio & CV Reviews

Help mentees craft compelling narratives that showcase their potential, not just their past.

High Impact

Curate Learning Resources

Share the tools, courses, and resources that actually worked for you in your journey.

Knowledge Sharing
Ongoing contributions

One-on-One Mentorship

Build meaningful relationships with 1-2 mentees. Guide them through challenges with personalized advice, regular check-ins, and career planning.

Bi-weekly check-ins
Goal setting & tracking
Interview preparation
Career path planning

Become a Visible Role Model

Your journey matters. Share your story, challenges, and victories to inspire others that success is possible.

Speaking opportunities
Story features
Community recognition
Mentor of the month
"A mentor is someone who sees the talent and wisdom inside you, before you see it yourself."
— Ada, mentee: "My mentor helped me build a portfolio project that led to my first data role. The guidance was practical and focused — I felt seen."

What You'll Get as a Mentor

Mentoring is reciprocal — you'll grow alongside the people you help.

Visibility as a community expert

Recognition on the platform and occasional promotion on our social channels.

Featured on our mentor spotlight page

Possible features and interviews that showcase your work and story.

Shape the next generation

Help incoming talent avoid the common traps and speed up their progress.

Professional development

Leadership, coaching experience and portfolio-worthy artifacts to show employers.

The joy of giving back

Meaningful, lasting connections with people you've helped mentor.

Choose Your Impact

Pick the mentorship style that fits your schedule and strengths. Every contribution matters.

Time Commitment

2-4 hrs per month
4-8 hrs per month
8+ hrs per month

Your Potential Impact

High Impact

Helping 5-10 mentees monthly

Most Requested

Group Mentoring Sessions

Host interactive sessions where multiple mentees can learn together and from each other.

2x monthly
8-12 people
60 minutes
Communication Leadership
Difficulty:
High Impact

Portfolio & CV Reviews

Provide detailed feedback that helps mentees stand out to employers.

3-5 reviews
30-45 min each
Industry Knowledge Eye for Detail
Difficulty:
Premium

One-on-One Mentoring

Deep, personal mentoring relationships with dedicated check-ins and goal tracking.

1-2 mentees
Bi-weekly calls
45-60 min
Coaching Empathy
Difficulty:
Flexible

Resource & Content Sharing

Share curated learning materials, industry insights, and career advice.

Weekly posts
15-30 min
Research Writing
Difficulty:
Community

Story Sharing & Inspiration

Share your journey, challenges overcome, and victories to inspire others.

Monthly stories
Inspire many
Storytelling Authenticity
Difficulty:
Special Events

Workshop & Event Hosting

Lead specialized workshops on technical skills, career development, or industry trends.

Monthly events
15-25 people
90-120 min
Expertise Presentation
Difficulty:

Your Mentoring Profile

Mixed Approach
5-10 Mentees/month
High Impact Level

Perfect for experienced professionals who want to make a meaningful difference while maintaining flexibility.

Ready to mentor someone through the chaos of a data journey?

We review applications thoughtfully — please include your LinkedIn profile and a short note on why you want to mentor.

Host casual Q&A sessions or topic chats
Provide CV & portfolio feedback
Support 1–2 mentees with regular check-ins
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Benefits: recognition, featured spotlights, and the chance to shape people who will build the future of data.

How to Apply — quick steps

We keep this process light — tell us who you are and how you want to contribute.

1

Apply

Fill the Notion form (LinkedIn + short note)
2

Review

We review thoughtfully and match you to a fit
3

Onboard

Introductory chat and onboarding resources