Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I choose a Mentor? Once you complete your profile with information on what help you are looking for, the system will perform its magic and find your best match. You'll get a message with the next steps soon after!
- How long will the mentors be available? We ask our mentors to make commitments of at least six months to ensure that the mentee can fully benefit from the relationship. If a mentor must leave the relationship early, we request at least one month's notice to search for a replacement mentor with a similar background.
- The relationship is not going well or I am concerned about membership, what to do? We encourage letting the mentor know about the situation and contact the Admin Immediately. We will provide our full support to resolve the situation positively and satisfactorily.
Mentee DO's
- TAKE A PROACTIVE ROLE IN SHAPING THE RELATIONSHIP
- Understand what you want from the mentoring relationship and communicate your goals and aspirations to your mentor. Balance personal and professional relationships with your mentor.
- Set aside time for the mentoring process, keep all scheduled appointments with your mentor, and display professional behavior.
- PUT THE TIME WITH MENTOR TO THE BEST USE. Come to meetings with mentor prepared with planned topics.
- Respond on time to your mentor's feedback. Respond to emails from your mentor at most two days after receipt.
- Be open and honest with your mentor about your challenges and weaknesses.
- If something concerning the mentor needs to be discussed with others, it should first be discussed within the mentoring relationship.
Mentee DON'Ts
- Ask for advice on everything.
- Blame the mentor if his or her advice doesn't work out.
- Expect the mentor to know all the answers.
- Commit yourself to obligations you cannot keep.
- Cancel meetings/visits with your mentor at the last minute.
