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EDGE Industry

Mentoring Program

EDGE Development Proposal

Shahid Majeed

Student Development Office

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Mentor Benef its ..6  

Mentee Benef its ....6  

Mentoring Ratio ....6  

Program Monitoring..6  

Program Evaluation .....7  

Acknowledgement and Recognition ...7  

Program Management Team ....8  

Program Marketing ..8  

Budget    mplications .......9  

Ref erences ........9  

Appendix .....9  

Mentor Online Application Form .......10 

Mentee Online Application Form ......13 

Mentor Training Information Slides. 16 

Mentee Training Information Slides ........23 

EDGE Manual .......3 0 Mentoring Agreement Form ...37  

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OVERVIEW/BACKGROUND

A benchmarking study was recently undertaken to compare and contrast the  industry/career/corporate 

mentoring programs off ered by various universities across Australia. More  specif ically, 8 universities were 

benchmarked, 3 of which were visited, and the f indings summarised in a Benchmarking Report. 

Increasingly, there  is a need for employees to manage their own careers, and as a result, they mustproactively manage their learning opportunities as well as  career transitions (Parker & Collins, 2010). 

Evidence also suggests that prof essionals  in eff ective leadership positions are quite likely to havebeen

mentored (Scandura, 1992), and hence, the importance of Industry Mentoring as a part of University lif e is 

undeniable. 

The results of this benchmarking study highlight the importance of career mentoring as a crucial element of 

student learning and career development; and to f urther support the role thatcareer mentoring plays in the 

development of students and their careers, is the national recognition of the Industry Mentoring Program

off ered at Griffith University by the  Australian Learning and Teaching Council  in 2008. 

With the Australian School of Business (ASB)  claiming to be Australias leading business  school, (ASB

website, 2004) as well as recently gaining EQUIS Accreditation for the maximum period of  5 years,maintaining a high  calibre of students  is  highly important, and this  is where the EDGE Industry Mentoring

program can help play a key role in the ASBs Student Development Program. 

This report will outline the aims, program structure, the mentor/mentee requirements, how the program

will be monitored, the evaluation process, and how participants will be appropriately acknowledged.It will

also provide details on how and who the program will be managed by, and an overview of the budget

implications. 

PROGRAM AIMS

EDGE has a Vision to be the leading industry mentoring program in Australia, and to assist in the 

achievement of its vision are the programs aims. 

The primary aims of the program are to facilitate an environment which enables and encourages students to

Explore, Develop, Grow and Experience. 

Explore: by being matched with an industry prof essional, students will gain the opportunity to ask their

mentor questions, and hence, f urther explore their career paths and the alternatives available 

Develop: mentees have the chance to develop their work related skills (as a possible mentoring activity

may involve workplace visitations), their interpersonal skills and expand their industry networks 

Grow : students can f ind growth both in a personal and prof essional sense by listening to, and learningfrom the experiences of their mentors 

Experience: the program provides an opportunity for students to gain exposure to work lif e in their chosen

f ield and therefore aid the smooth transition from study to graduate employment

Another objective of this industry-specif ic program is to provide mentors with the opportunity to give back

to the community and to strengthen ties between the UNSW community and its alumni body. 

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE/ KEY EVENTS AND DATES

The program will run for a period of 5 months, from April to September. The duration of the program is 

measured from the time of mentor-mentee contact and the key dates are as follows: 

1.  Mentor Recruitment: January/February

2.  Mentee Recruitment: March 3.  Mentee Information Session: March 

4.  Mentor/Mentee Training: March 

5.  Launch Event: Mid April

6.  Residential: End May

7.  Closing Event: 16 September

  Mentor Recruitment and Selection

Mentors are required to have a minimum of  8 years prof essional work experience and the opportunity

should be exclusively presented to senior postgraduate students, alumni and corporate partners. 

Those who are keen on being a mentor will need to f ill out an online registration form with their details,employment history, and the type of student they would like to mentor. They will also be required to accept

certain terms and conditions of the program before they are able to submit their application. Further to that,

an informal interview will also be conducted with each mentor. 

2011 will be when the pilot program is run, and therefore, certain desirable f eatures of the program will not

yet be  in place. However, in the f uture years (hopef ully in 2012), the EDGE Website will have a login

f unction for mentors. This login will provide them with access to their application details and it will allow

them to change their details without having to re-submit a new application form. This f eature will also

enable mentors to submit their application with the simple click of a button if they want to participate for

the following year(s). The designated program coordinator will also be able to monitor the ongoing

commitment of mentors and arrange for commitment prizes to be awarded at the f unctions closing event. 

For a sample of how the online application form will appear, please ref er to the Appendix (Figure 1, pp.10) 

  Mentee Recruitment and Selection

The program is open exclusively to f inal year undergraduate and postgraduate students of the ASB. Those 

who are interested can apply online using the online registration form, where they will be required to f ill in

their personal details, answer a couple of short questions and submit a copy of their resume.There will also

be a box for them to tick to conf irm that they understand that attendance at the launch f unction, opening

f unction and residential camp are mandatory as well as committing to a small f ee for the program. 

Students who pass this  initial screening will then be called for a face-to-face  interview where they will be 

asked a number of set questions as well as informing them again about the compulsory residential camp andcommitment f ee. From there, their suitability for the program will be assessed and successf ul applicants 

matched with a mentor from the same discipline. 

Finally, successf ul applicants will be contacted with details about their mentor and a date at which payment

is due. Applicants must pay by the set date, otherwise they risk losing their place in the program. 

For a sample of how the registration form will appear, please ref er to the Appendix (Figure 2, pp.13) 

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  Mentee Information Session

As a part of the application process, interested students will be required to attend a brief  information

session which will allow them to gain more information about the programs key dates and events and what

the remainder of the recruitment and selection process will entail. It will also be made clear to them that

there is a f inancial commitment involved for the residential camp. 

  Mentor Training

Mentor training will be a 2 hour session which will involve a brief outline of the program, who the mentors 

and mentees are, and what the program objectives are. The training session will also cover what mentors 

can off er to their mentees, the desired qualities of a good mentor, how the mentoring relationship should be 

managed, and some suggested activities which can be adopted into the mentoring. 

The event should pref erably be held in a nice place down town, and within these 2 hours, food and drinks 

will be provided and there will be opportunities for mentors to network with one another and to also

facilitate  information sharing with regards to how diff erent mentors  intend to approach the mentoring

relationship. 

A sample information slideshow for the training session is available in the Appendix (Figure 3, pp.16) 

  Mentee Training

Mentees will be required to attend a compulsory training session which will enable the EDGE management

team to manage clear expectations. It will cover a brief program description; an outline of what mentoring is 

and what it is not; the benef its of a mentoring relationship and how to make the most out of the relationship;

and how the f irst meeting should be structured. 

A sample information slideshow for the training session is available in the Appendix (Figure 4, pp.23) 

 Launch and Closing Event

The opening event will mark the formal commencement of the mentor-mentee relationship and as well as 

providing an opportunity to introduce mentors to mentors, mentors to mentees and mentees to mentees. 

The launch event is the f irst time where the mentor-mentee pair makes contact, and therefore, towards the 

end of the event, time will be allocated for the mentor-mentee to sign the agreement form together. 

Similarly, the closing event (gala-dinner) signals the formal conclusion of the mentoring relationship. It is also

an opportunity to recognise and acknowledge the participants for their commitment and contribution to the 

industry mentoring program. The closing f unction will pref erably be round-table style and will be combined

with the closing f unction of the LEAD Business Leadership Program. The aim of merging these two closing

events  is to create a large networking environment and to f urther build upon the brand image and

awareness of both programs. 

Both the events should be given special attention, they should be held in a premium location in the CBD and

corporate guests should also be invited to build the prof ile of the program. 

  Residential Camp

One of the major highlights of this program is the 3-day residential camp which acts as an interim event to

foster networking between all participants. The camp will be held at Myuna Bay Sport and Recreation Centre 

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and it will involve  various team building activities that are both f un and intellectually stimulating. 

Participants will also receive an EDGE branded T-shirt for the camp. 

There will also be opportunities for the mentor and mentee groups to reflect on the areas which were 

eff ective, and those activities which didnt work as well between them, as well as  how they intend to go

about making the most out of the f inal half of the mentoring relationship. 

MENTORS AND MENTEES

  Mentor Benef its 

  Derive personal satisfaction from being able to off er guidance and support to students as well as 

giving back to the UNSW community

  Increase personal job satisfaction by engaging and assisting a mentee to develop their career

  Developing and practicing skills in mentoring, coaching, and personal support

  Networking with f uture prof essionals and other mentors from a wide range of disciplines and

backgrounds 

  Opportunity to meet prospective employees for you organisation  Chance to reflect on own prof ession and career allows mentor to consolidate their own knowledge 

and skill set, and gain personal development

  Mentee Benef its 

  Opportunity to explore career aspirations and alternatives with experienced prof essionals 

  Guidance and support on interview skills and resume building

  Gain inside knowledge about desired industry, business and government

  Chance to build on industry contacts and prof essional networking

  Information and advice on workplace relations, management and leadership

  Insightf ul information on conduct within the workplace and unspoken workplace expectations 

  Mentoring Ratio

In order to maintain quality, the number of mentors and mentees should be kept to a minimum for the f irst

couple of years. It is desirable to have 35 mentors and 35 mentees with a 1-1 ratio. 

  Commitment and Expectations 

Mentors and mentees will be required to meet for a minimum of f ive 1-hour sessions (or equivalent) over

the course of the 5 month program, with ongoing email contact. 

PROGRAM MONITORING 

The program will be monitored mainly by the designated program coordinator with regards to emails of 

complaints or other issues regarding communication and commitment. However, it is not eff ective to have 

all questions and queries  coming into the program coordinator, and therefore, an EDGE manual will be 

developed to act as the f irst point of contact for mentors and mentees when requiring assistance. 

The EDGE manual will be for both mentors and mentees alike, as  it is  very important that mentors and

mentees  understand not only their own rights and responsibilities, but also of their mentor or mentee as 

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well. The manual will be divided into 3 sections (common section, mentor section, mentee section) and will

contain information covering: 

  Program vision and objectives 

  Key events and dates 

  Key benef its for both mentors and mentees 

  Frequently Asked Q uestions   What/what not to expect from the mentoring relationship

  Suggested mentoring activities 

  Guidelines on what to do in certain circumstances (e.g. mentors/mentees are not committed to

scheduled appointments) 

  Contact details of program coordinator if issues are un-resolvable through this manual

  Code of conduct

Another important document which will be developed is a Mentoring Agreement Form, which  is to be 

completed and signed by both the mentor and mentee together. This form will include: 

  Mentoring details (objectives to be achieved, communication expectations mode and frequency) 

 Code of Practice 

  Conf identiality statement

  Policies and procedures 

A sample copy of the EDGE manual (Figure 5, pp.30) & Agreement form (Figure 6, pp.37) is available in the 

Appendix

PROGRAM EVALUATION 

The program will have 4 stages in its evaluation process: 

1.  Pre-Program Evaluation (online): Early April

2.  Interim Evaluation 1 (online): 1 week prior to residential camp3.  Interim Evaluation 2 (hard copy): on the Sunday after the residential camp

4.  Post-Program Evaluation (online): Late September

The pre-program, interim and post-program evaluations should be conducted to measure the quality of the 

program and to document the lessons learned. A report should then be prepared and presented to the 

Australian School of Business management at the conclusion of the program. 

The development of research  instruments, conducting of  statistical analyses, and responsibility for project

deliverables will be managed by: 

Dr. Catherine Collins

Senior LecturerSchool of Organisation and Management

Australian School of Business, UNSW

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND RECOGNITION 

  Mentors 

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Mentors will receive a formal certif icate of recognition signed by the Dean of the ASB. 

Also, awards will be devised to recognise the efforts of mentors who have served the program for a certain

number of years. 

  Mentees 

Mentees will also receive a formal certif icate of recognition signed by the Dean of the ASB. It will also be put on their Australian Higher Education Graduation Statement (AHEGS). 

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT TEAM

A management team should be established to work with the Student Development Off ice to manage the 

program and logistics. The organisational structure will appear as follows: 

The program directors role involves overseeing the whole program and making top level decisions. 

The program managers will be recruited from the EMBA cohort and their role is to plan, organise and

manage the program under the broad directions from the director. 

The role of the program coordinator is to assist managers in managing the operational matters of the 

program. 

The EDGE volunteers will be selected from the ASB student body through a rigorous selection process and

their role is to assist the program managers in planning and execution of the opening event, closing event

and residential camp, as well as any other logistical matters. 

PROGRAM MARKETING 

In terms of marketing, EDGE is in a position where the brands prof ile needs to be built upon. In order to

achieve this, large posters will be created and posted up in relevant places in the ASB. EDGE branded

collateral (such as pens, note pads and wrist bands) will also be designed and created to assist in the 

branding of the new industry mentoring program. 

Program Director

(1)

Program Manager

(1)

Program Manager

(1)

Program Coordinator

(1)

EDGE Volunteers 

(10)

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EDGE 2011 Budget  

EXPENSES

Opening/Launch Function: $5,000 

Closing Event/Corporate Networking Dinner: $10,000 

EDGE Residential: $22,000 

Marketing: $2,500 

Administration: $3,000 

Contingencies: $1,500 

Total expenses: $44,000 

REVENUE

Mentee payment: 35@$175 = $6,125 

SDO Subsidy: $10,000 

Deans Subsidy (One-off ): $10,000 

ACP Subsidy: $10,000 

Sponsorship: $7,875 

Total revenue: $44,000 

Profit/Loss: $0.00 

There is also a need to set up a website or a webpage with information regarding the key dates/events,

application forms, time commitments and expectations and what the benef its are of participating as either a

mentor or a mentee in the program. 

BUDGET IMPLICATIONS

REFERENCES

  Collins, C. G., Gibson, C., Q uigley, N., & Parker, S.K. (2010). Team eff ectiveness trajectories: Entrained

archetypes of team change and catalysts for critical leverage points.  Academy of Management Review . 

  Deans Unit. (2004). Study at the Australian School of Business at UNSW . UNSW Australian School of 

Business. Viewed 20th November 2010: 

<http://www.business.unsw.edu.au/nps/servlet/portalservice?GI_ID=System.LoggedOutInheritableArea

&maxWnd=H_Home&render=on>

  Scandura, T.A. (1992). Mentorship and career mobility: An empirical investigation.  Journal of 

Organisational Behaviour , 13, 169 174. 

APPENDIX

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EDGE Mentor Application 20  

PERSONAL DETAILS

Title

First Name

Last Name

Gender

Preferred Address or PO Box

Suburb 

Postcode

State

Preferred phone number

Mobile

( f d

 fferent from above

  

Email Address

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m   n   m    m of 8 years related work exper   ence to apply to become mentors.

 

Male Female

Figure 1: Mentor Online Application Form

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EMPLOYMENT

Number of years work experience

Current Organisation 

Current Position 

Role Description 

Number of years in current organisation 

MENTORING 

Please detail your areas of expertise and 

specialisation in which you are able to 

provide mentoring( Mentors and students are matched on the

basis of similar professional interest areas.

Examples: Auditing, Marketing, Recruitment)

How many students are you able to mentor?

( Mentoring is generally 1-1, although sometimes

there may be a few exceptions)

Have you been a mentor in this program before?

If  so, in which years? 2011 

2012

2013 

2014 

2015 

Yes No

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MENTOR DEMOGRAPHICS

Information provided in this section will not aff ect your application and is purely for the purpose of  collecting general

mentor data and drawing comparisons from year to year participation. 

Date of  Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)

Country of  Origin 

Are you a former or current UNSW student?

How did you find out about the EDGE program?

Other, please specif y: 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By Submitting this application, I accept and agree

to the following statements: 

Yes No

Submit 

1.  I understand that submission of this application

does not guarantee my participation in the 

program. 

2.  I understand that the EDGE staff endeavours to

provide me with an appropriate mentee 

match, however, an ideal match is not always 

possible. 

3.  I understand that there is a compulsory 3-day

residential component of the program. 

4.  I accept that the university takes no

responsibility for any individuals behaviour. 

5.  I agree to apply due diligence in managing a

mentoring relationship to maximise saf ety and

risk. 

6.  I agree that my name, pref erred phone 

number, email address, and employment

details can be made available to my mentee. 

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EDGE Mentee Application 20  

PERSONAL DETAILS

Title

First Name

Last Name

Gender

Preferred phone number

Mobile(   f d   fferent from above    

Email Address

Student Number

Age

Country of Origin

Student Status

(Please mark all correct boxes)

Male Female

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Figure 2: Mentee Online Application Form

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EDUCATION AND INTEREST AREAS

Program/Course/Major

Please detail your professional interest areas

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this mentoring program?

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did you find out about the EDGE program?

OtherA  please specify:

RESUME/CV 

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

By Submitting this application, I accept and agree

to the following statements: 7.  I understand that submission of this application

does not guarantee my participation in the 

program, and that in passing this initial stage, I

will be called for a face-to-face interview with EDGE staff . 

8.  I understand that the EDGE staff endeavours to

provide me with an appropriate mentor match,

however, an ideal match is not always possible. 

9.  I understand that my f ull commitment to the 

program is required and involves attending an

information session, launch event, residential

camp, closing event and a f inancial

commitment for the residential camp. 

10.  I agree to apply due diligence in managing a

mentoring relationship to maximise saf ety andrisk. 

11.  I agree that my details can be made available 

to my mentor. 

Submit 

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Figure 3: Mentor Training Information Slides

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Figure 4: Mentee Training Information Slides

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Table of C

A message from the EDGE Director .

EDGE Vision and Ob jectives .

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ey Events and Date s .

Mentors .

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Expectations and commitment

Benef its

Dos and Donts .

Suggested mentoring activities

FAQs ..

Mentees 

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Expectations and commitment

Benef its

Dos and Donts .

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FAQs

Code of Conduct .

Program Contact Details ...

EDGE Manual

EDGE Industry 

Mentoring Program

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Figure 5: EDGE Manual

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A message f rom the EDGE Director

INSERT MESSAGE HERE

Shahid Ma jeed 

EDGE Program Director

EDGE Vision an

EDGE Vision: to be the leading industr

Primary Aim: to facilitate an environm

students to Explore, Develop, Grow an

Explore: by being matched with an

gain the opportunity to as

hence, f urther explore th

available 

Develop: mentees have the chance

work related skills, as wel

Grow : students can f ind growthsense by listening to, and

their mentors 

Experience: gaining exposure to work

the smooth transition from

Another objective of this industry-spe

with the opportunity to give back to

ties between the UNSW community an

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Key Events and Dates 

The program will run for a period of 5 months, from April to September. 

The duration of the program is measured from the time of mentor-mentee contact and the key dates are as follows: 

8.  Mentor Recruitment: January/February

9.  Mentee Recruitment: March 

10. Mentee Information Session: March 

11. Mentor/Mentee Training: March 

12. Launch Event: Mid April

13. Residential: End May

14. Closing Event: 16 September

It is a requirement of the program that participants attend all the events. 

In the case of an unavoidable circumstance, participants must contact the 

Program Coordinator and each case will be considered individually. 

Update once more information is obtained

Ment

Who are the mentors?EDGE mentors are of the highest calib

minimum of 8 years prof essional work

senior postgraduate students, UNSW a

Expectations and Commit

To maintain the high standard of the p

agree to: 

  Attend their relevant training sess

  Attend the launch, residential and

  Attempt to meet face-to-face with

hour sessions, or equivalent) over

  Keep appointments made with yo

rescheduled, give at least 2 workin

  Advise the program coordinator sh

the mentoring relationship

  Respect your mentees cultural ba

views 

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Benefits of being a Mentor

TF

ere are numerous benef its of being a mentor, andF

ere are a f ew: 

  Derive personal satisf action f rom being able to  off er guidance and

support to students as well as giving back to tG

e UH

SW community 

  Increase personal  job satisf action by engaging and assisting a mentee

to develop tI

eir career

  Developing and practicing skills in mentoring, coacP

ing, and personal 

support

  Networking witQ

 future prof essionals and otQ

er mentors f rom a wide

range of disciplines and backgrounds

  Opportunity to meet prospective employees for you organisation

  Chance to reflect on own prof ession and career   allows mentor to 

consolidate their own knowledge and skill set, and gain personal 

development

Dos and Donts of being a Mentor

  Provide words of  hope and support

  Encourage self-directed reflection

  Be open to accept diff erences in values, interests, etc

  Prompt discussion about career development

  Be patient and understanding of mentees lack of experience

  Challenge, motivate and inspire

  Simply provide them

  Off er tutoring or pers

  Do their assignments

  Assume responsibility

  Neglect scheduled m

adequate notice

Suggested Mentoring Acti

Mentoring activities are lef t to the dis

here are a f ew suggestions: 

  Exploring employment/ workp

  Workplace visitations or a

meetings

  Introducing mentee to prof ess

  Developing eff ective interview

 Work Experience (t

his is possi

  Meetings can be as simple as

issues

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FAQs 

What if I cant give the student work experience? 

Work experience is not an expectation of the mentoring program and nopromise is made to mentees regarding this. However, work experience 

may result. 

What if I cant make it to a scheduled appointment with my mentee? 

Give your mentee at least 2 working days notice of this, and be sure to

arrange another time convenient for you both. 

What if my mentee neglects our scheduled appointments? 

Answer yet to be decided upon

In what form should contact between my mentee take place? 

It is ideal that you meet face-to-face with your mentee, however, this is 

not always possible, so phone and email conversations can be arranged. 

This is for you and your mentee to decide upon, but ensure that a

mutually agreeable conclusion is reached. 

What if my mentee is disrespectf ul and unwilling to participate? 

This situation should be extremely rare as mentees are chosen through a

rigorous selection process. However, if there are issues that are 

irresolvable by you and your mentee, contact the program coordinator. 

Ment

Who are the mentees?

EDGE mentees are of the highest calib

through a rigorous selection process. T

year undergraduate and postgraduate

of Business. 

Expectations and Commit

To maintain the high standard of the pagree to: 

  Attend their relevant information

  Attend the launch, residential and

  Attempt to meet face-to-face with

sessions, or equivalent) over the c

  Keep appointments made with yo

rescheduled, give at least 2 workin

  Advise the program coordinator sh

the mentoring relationship

  Respect your mentors cultural ba

views 

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Benefits of being a Mentee 

There are endless benef its of being a mentee, and here are a f ew: 

  Opportunity to explore career aspirations and alternatives wit

h experienced prof essionals

  Guidance and support on interview skills and resume building

  Gain inside knowledge about desired industry, business and

government

  Chance to build on industry co ntacts and prof essional networking

  Information and advice on workplace relations, management and

leadership

  Insightful information on conduct within the workplace and unspoken

workplace expectations

Dos and Donts of being a Mentor

  Adopt a positive and proactive attitude

  Communicate openly with your mentor

  Be open to f eedback and new ideas

  Come prepared to meetings with your mentor

  Always have respect and gratitude for your mentor

  Be willing to accept your mentors diff erences in values, etc

  Have unrealistic expe

experience, job off er,

  Ask mentors to act as

  Ask mentors to do or

  Ask mentors to conn

(although this may ha

  Neglect scheduled m

adequate notice

Making the most out of th

In order to initiate and maintain an eff e

important for the mentor and/or ment

  Complete the mentoring agreemen

each area of the agreement

  Do research or a bit of reflective th

mentor

  Fulf il commitments, or provide ade

  Discuss and set clear expectations

want to work on f irst and check to

  Always maintain a prof essional me

  Share experiences of both successe

  Raise the issue of conf identiality w

expected f rom you both 

  Contact the program coordinator w

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FAQs 

What if my mentor doesnt provide me with work experience? 

It cannot be stressed enough that gaining work experience or a job off eris NOT a part of the program, even though it may happen. You should be 

thanking your mentor for giving up their time to share their experiences 

with you. 

What if I cant make it to a scheduled appointment with my mentor? 

Give your mentor at least 2 working days notice of this, and be sure to

arrange another time convenient for you both. 

What if my mentor neglects our scheduled appointments? 

Answer yet to be decided upon

What if my mentor does not reply to my emails? 

Discuss with your mentor if it is okay to email them, and how regularly. 

You also have to understand that mentors are involved with f ull time 

work and may not be able to reply promptly. 

What if my mentor is unwilling to share prof essional knowledge and

disrespects me? 

This situation should be extremely rare as mentors have a minimum of 8 years prof essional work experience. They are prof essional and have 

voluntarily given up their time to mentor you. However, if there are 

issues that are irresolvable by you and your mentee, contact the program

coordinator. 

Code of  C

The EDGE industry mentoring program

adhere to the following Code of Condu

  Conf identiality is to be maintained

contact details 

  Courtesy and respect are to be dis

  The f ulf ilment of all agreed comm

mentor/mentee and the program

  Mentors and mentees are to treat

equality, and to be non-judgemen

  Prof essional standards of behavio

times 

Program Con

Insert name hereEDGE Coordinator

Phone: 

Email: 

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EDGE Mentoring Agreement

The ob ject R  ve of the mentor R  ng agreement R  s to clar R  f y and document: 

  Code of conduct and procedures to be followed

  Agreed goals for the mentorS ng relat

S onship

  Expectations of the mentor-mentee pair

Mentors and Mentees must discuss and reach a mutually agreeable outcomeon the follo

T   

ing beforesigning the agreement form.

1.  Code of Conduct. We are entering into a professional mentoring relationship and agree that for its 5 

month duration, we will: 

-  Maintain conf identiality and respect for the others privacy 

-  Observe and uphold professional standards of behaviour and safety at all times

-  Be courteous, non-judgemental and supportive of each other

-  Adhere to scheduled meeting times or provide adequate notice of cancellation

-  Advise the EDGE coordinator of any issues or concerns that arise

2.  We have discussed and agreed on the following goals to kick-off our mentoring relationship: 

  Goal #1: 

 ___________________ ______________________________________________________

 ___________________________________________________________ __________ 

  Goal #2: 

 ___________________ ______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________  

  Goal #3: 

 ___________________ ______________________________________________________

 _____________________________________________________________________  

Figure 6: Mentoring Agreement Form

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3.  We have discussed our availability (approximately for the 5 months beginning April), and have agreed on

the following arrangements: 

Contact Frequency : Fortnightly Monthly Other  __________________

Preferred Contact :

Face to face 

Email

Phone 

Other

 __________________

Primary responsibility for keeping in touch has been assigned to: Mentor Mentee   

Next meeting date (approximately) and where: ____________________ ______________________________

4.  We are aware that f urther information can be found in the EDGE Manual and that if any signif icant

issues and concerns arise, we will inform the EDGE Coordinator as soon as possible. 

We have read, discussed, understood, and agree to these guidelines and procedures. 

Mentor Signature ________________________ Print Name _____________________________________

Mentee Signature ________________________ Print Name _____________________________________

Date ___/___/___