When Shruti Samanta Halder, an engineering graduate from Kalyani Government Engineering College in India, joined Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) as a student, she was looking for clarity and confidence. After starting her career and then taking a brief pause, she reached out for support to re-enter the workforce. With the guidance of her mentor, Riddhi Chauhan, Director of Shared Services – Assurance and Governance at Worley, she found exactly what she was looking for and a role at the same company as her mentor.
Like many young professionals, Shruti struggled to turn strong academic and early industry experience into a compelling story. She explains, “I often felt unsure about how to present my skills and stay aligned with current market expectations. Riddhi guided me in refining my CV, preparing for interviews, and structuring my job search. She also informed me about open opportunities at Worley, and when a suitable opportunity arose, helped me prepare for the interview. Her guidance enabled me to put my best foot forward – so that I could showcase my strengths with confidence. I believe that support helped me secure a role at Worley.”
Riddhi sees this common hurdle for young talent. “Young people often face an overwhelming flood of information online, making it difficult to chart a clear path. The key lies in aligning short- and mid-term goals with long-term aspirations and regularly evaluating progress to stay on course. Structured guidance and mentorship can make a significant difference.”
Worley, a GMI Partner since 2023 through its Worley Foundation, empowers its people to grow their careers their way – by sharing knowledge, developing others, and making a real impact through Foundation projects. GMI’s structured career readiness mentorship matches volunteer mentors like Riddhi with students preparing for their job search.
Riddhi explains: “Helping young professionals to be successful is something I’m passionate about. Being able to do so via the Worley Foundation/GMI partnership has been a privilege – and I’m delighted that my support helped Shruti through this process.”
“Returning to the professional world after a career pause is no small feat, and Shruti has embraced this challenge with remarkable courage and determination,” Riddhi added.
“Shruti’s journey with us has just begun, and we are excited to witness her continued growth and the impact she will create. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the value of embracing new opportunities.”
Now part of the Worley team, Shruti looks forward to making an impact for other students like her: “I’m excited to grow in my new role. This opportunity gives me the chance to contribute meaningfully and balance my personal and professional goals. I would love to support someone the way I was supported. Becoming a mentor in the future would be both an honor and a way to give back.”
At GMI, stories like Shruti’s show how mentorship creates tangible pathways to workforce equity and job-ready talent.
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