Mentoring 101
Consider where you are in your career:
Types of mentoring
Mentoring can occur in many different formats and types of interaction.
1. Role Modeling
Passive observation
Mentee: Who do you wish to emulate? Why? Who can you readily observe? Who do you admire?
By observing your role models, you can learn the basics of a new job, practice, tactic, etc.
Scan your environment for role models to observe, browse LinkedIn for role models to follow, and read alumni profiles to learn about their success.
Mentor: Recognize what you do well and share with individuals and groups at your company, in professional organizations, and through social networking sites.
- What advice can you offer those students and alumni whose career is a stage or two behind yours? How can you help?
- What information and advice do you need as you consider your own next professional steps? Where do you need help?
Types of mentoring
Mentoring can occur in many different formats and types of interaction.
1. Role Modeling
Passive observation
Mentee: Who do you wish to emulate? Why? Who can you readily observe? Who do you admire?
By observing your role models, you can learn the basics of a new job, practice, tactic, etc.
Scan your environment for role models to observe, browse LinkedIn for role models to follow, and read alumni profiles to learn about their success.
Mentor: Recognize what you do well and share with individuals and groups at your company, in professional organizations, and through social networking sites.