Before becoming a mentor, here are a few things to understand about the role of mentoring. As a mentor, your primary role is to provide guidance and support to your mentee based on his or her unique developmental needs. At different points in the relationship, you will take on some or all of the following roles:
1) Coach/Advisor
Give advice and guidance, share ideas, and provide feedbackShare information on "unwritten rules for success" within environment/organization
Act as sounding board for ideas/concerns about career choices; provide insights into possible opportunities
Identify resources to help mentee enhance personal development and career growthExpand the mentee's network of contacts
Serve as advocate for mentee whenever opportunity presents itselfSeek opportunities for increased visibility for mentee
When appropriate, play devil's advocate to help mentee think through important decisions and strategies
Mentoring relationships are a shared opportunity for learning and growth. Many mentors say that the rewards they gain are as substantial as those for their mentees, and that mentoring has enabled them to:
To apply to BC Talents’ mentorship program as a mentee, feel free to complete this form (Link to Google form)
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