advice for mentors from mentors!
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What advice would you give to new mentors*?
“Don't wait for the mentee to contact you. If
necessary contact them first. Meet one-on one if possible rather than only
by emails.”
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Enjoy - these are really great kids with a
willingness to learn.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Try to keep the conversation in perspective from the point of view of
the mentee (i.e. stage of one's school/career of the mentee vs.
mentor).
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Think about how YOU would approach the job search today if you were fresh
from college and what different approaches you might take to be
competitive in the market.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Allow the students to take the lead & be responsive when the students
contact you.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Manage your expectations - some
students take it seriously, others don't.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“It helps to spend some time getting to know your mentee and
their interests. If you're local, I've found that meeting for dinner is an excellent idea.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Be open to conversation about anything and make time for
mentees.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“State your commitment to the student and the limits to have. Don't become a parent. Become a professional
colleague who tells the students what the student needs to know that what they might not want to hear.
These students are facing brutal competition. Students are young, but they are bright; give them the respect they
deserve.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
“Don't wait for the mentee to contact you. If
necessary contact them first. Meet one-on one if possible rather than only
by emails.”
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Enjoy - these are really great kids with a
willingness to learn.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Try to keep the conversation in perspective from the point of view of
the mentee (i.e. stage of one's school/career of the mentee vs.
mentor).
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Think about how YOU would approach the job search today if you were fresh
from college and what different approaches you might take to be
competitive in the market.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Allow the students to take the lead & be responsive when the students
contact you.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Manage your expectations - some
students take it seriously, others don't.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“It helps to spend some time getting to know your mentee and
their interests. If you're local, I've found that meeting for dinner is an excellent idea.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Be open to conversation about anything and make time for
mentees.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“State your commitment to the student and the limits to have. Don't become a parent. Become a professional
colleague who tells the students what the student needs to know that what they might not want to hear.
These students are facing brutal competition. Students are young, but they are bright; give them the respect they
deserve.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
“Don't wait for the mentee to contact you. If
necessary contact them first. Meet one-on one if possible rather than only
by emails.”
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Enjoy - these are really great kids with a
willingness to learn.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Try to keep the conversation in perspective from the point of view of
the mentee (i.e. stage of one's school/career of the mentee vs.
mentor).
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Think about how YOU would approach the job search today if you were fresh
from college and what different approaches you might take to be
competitive in the market.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Allow the students to take the lead & be responsive when the students
contact you.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Manage your expectations - some
students take it seriously, others don't.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“It helps to spend some time getting to know your mentee and
their interests. If you're local, I've found that meeting for dinner is an excellent idea.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“Be open to conversation about anything and make time for
mentees.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009
“State your commitment to the student and the limits to have. Don't become a parent. Become a professional
colleague who tells the students what the student needs to know that what they might not want to hear.
These students are facing brutal competition. Students are young, but they are bright; give them the respect they
deserve.”
What advice would you give to new mentors*?
*From the Mentor End of Year Survey 2008-2009