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Mentoring Program - Tips and Tricks for Mentees
Highlights
- Our Mentor applications have closed off, we have amazingly skilled and Senior leaders ready to show you the ropes.
- Before starting the program read more for tips and tricks on how to start out, follow the link for how to make the most out of the ACS Mentoring Program.
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The mentee is an equal partner in the mentoring relationship, and needs to take ownership of their responsibilities:
- Assume personal responsibility for your professional growth
- Listen and consider alternatives
- Maintain confidentiality
- Accept constructive feedback willingly
- Be willing to take risks and be open to new ideas
- Have a positive attitude
- Be punctual & demonstrate initiative
- Respect your mentor’s time
- Notify your mentor of your concerns, problems and questions
- Remember that there is more than one way to reach the goal
- Be honest in interactions and be fair in feedback
Mentees need to be aware of the potential pitfalls:
- Don’t rely on your mentor as the sole source of support or information
- Don’t expect your mentor to give answers to all your problems - think of the mentor as one suggested alternative
- Don’t ask your mentor to do the work for you
- Don’t expect your mentor’s feedback to be infallible
Come with an open mind and absorb some great tips and learnings on how to progress your career.