A Good Mentor …
• Is willing to share their knowledge and career experience
• Listens actively and non-judgmentally
• Asks engaging questions that stimulate reflection and makes suggestions without being prescriptive
• Provides thoughtful feedback and encouragement , remaining accessible through regular meetings , emails and / or phone contact
COMMUNICATE
Communication with your mentee may include a mix of email and phone contact as well as video meetings .
If you need ideas for conversation starters think about what would have made an impact on you as a business student .
Strategies for starting the conversation include :
• Bring your mentee to an online business meeting , or where permitted , to a business meeting in your workplace
• Introduce your mentee to a professional business colleague who can offer another career perspective ( this could be done online via video , phone or email )
• Provide suggestions for business reading materials ( e . g . books , articles , newsletters , videos )
• Suggest networking events through professional associations and societies
• Suggest industry webinars your mentee could attend
• Do a mock interview to practice interview skills and the types of questions asked
It is recommended that meetings with your mentee are held during normal business hours and are conducted with a professional business tone . We expect all students to behave professionally but your guidance is appreciated .
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