Soho Mentorship Istanbul | Mentor

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- Istanbul , İstanbul, Türkiye

Job description

Welcome to the Soho Mentorship Program! We’re excited that you’re interested in becoming a mentor.

This programme connects creative professionals (Soho House members) with emerging talent who are eager to break into the industry. As a mentor, you’ll play a key role in shaping someone’s journey, offering guidance, perspective, and support over the course of 16 weeks.

We’re looking for people who are generous with their experience, open to honest conversation, and committed to helping a young creative grow. Your background, insights, and network can make a real impact. If you’re someone who values community, believes in creating opportunities for others, and wants to support the next generation of creative talent, we’d love to receive your application.

Please note that completing this form does not guarantee you a place on the program. We will use this information to see if we can find the right person to match you with.

Job requirements

English is the primary language of the programme - covering key events, group communications, and programme materials. Once matched, mentors and mentees are encouraged to communicate in whatever language feels most natural to them.

To join the programme, you must meet the following criteria:

You are a Soho House Istanbul member.
You are available to attend & participate in 5 key events at Soho House Amsterdam:
- Mentor onboarding: Tuesday, 29th September, 7-9pm
- Launch Event: Wednesday, 30.September, 7-10pm
- Workshop 1: Monday, 19. October, 7-9pm (*optional)
- Halfway Event: Monday, 16.November, 7-9:30pm
- New Years Catch up: Monday, 4.January 2027, 7-9pm
- Final Showcase: Thursday, 28.January 2027, (time TBD)
You can commit to being invested for the full 16 weeks of the programme incl. meeting with your mentee 2x per month (frequency and timings can be further defined together with your mentee).Your mentee will rely on you. Consistent attendance and engagement are essential to ensure a positive experience.

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Are you a Soho House member?

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Are you based in/around Istanbul?

Can you confirm your availability for all key events (outlined in overview page), as well as your commitment, time/capacity to meet your mentee on a regular basis during the time period of the program?

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What's your current role & company you work? Please add one sentence bringing your job to life: how would you describe what you do? (Try and fit this into a tweet; 140 characters and 3 emojis.)

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How would your friends or colleagues describe your personality in 3-5 words?

What skills and areas in the industry can you provide insights and guidance in? Please tell us a little about your background and experience.

What else makes you tick? Tell us what you like to do when you’re not working; sport, music, books, baking, mountains …- anything. (We might use this when we intro you to your mentee, 20 words max.)

What is your Route In? Tell us about how you made your way into the Creative Industries. (20 words max.)

What excites you most about becoming a mentor?

Have you been mentor/people lead before (informally or formally)? Either way, what’s an example of a situation where you supported someone to overcome a challenge or achieve a goal? How did you approach it?

Can you share your three top tips for developing a career in the Creative Industry?

What motivates you to take part in this program?

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