Responsibilities of student mentees
- Meet with your mentor face-to-face a minimum of three times during the program (September-April, includes the kick off and closing program in April). Depending on scheduling and distance between the mentor and mentee, Skype can certainly be an option. We encourage face-to-face dialogue a couple of times, however, if possible.
- Schedule a time to meet with your mentor no more than one week from the kickoff to discuss goals.
- Monthly conversations (face-to-face dialogue is included here) regarding various topics such as interviewing, career interests, resume review and networking, among others.
- Schedule monthly meetings with your mentor. It is the mentee鈥檚 responsibility to be proactive with prompting communication with their mentor.聽 聽
- Periodic communication with staff 聽regarding the progress with their mentor. This includes how staff can serve you.
- Attend the closing celebartion program in April.
Tips for Jump-starting Your Relationship
Characteristics of Effective Mentees
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Share ideas openly and honestly
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Be accountable
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Respect mentor's time
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Don’t ask for special favors
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“Reverse mentoring” look for a way to give back
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Listen carefully and be open-minded
- Act and speak in a professional manner
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Drive the process/logistics
RESOURCES
For mentors
For mentees
- - Forbes
- Getting the most out of your mentor relationship
- Habits of effective proteges
- The Wall Street Journal
- - Huffington Post
- - Forbes
- - USA Today
MUAA Mentor Program October Newsletter