Throughout the course of this program, you will help a mentee with their personal and professional development. Prior to beginning a mentoring partnership, mentors should evaluate whether they are willing and able to help in this way. Being a mentor requires a certain level of openness to new ways of thinking, commitment to your mentee, and patience as your mentoring partner is learning new skills. The following questions will help you consider whether being a mentor is right for you.

 

1. Are you willing to meet consistently with your mentee to maximize this learning experience?

2. Are you willing to listen and support your mentee rather than quickly dispensing advice?

3. Do you enjoy empowering others towards greater achievement?

4. Are you dedicated to helping your mentee achieve their goals throughout the mentoring partnership?

5. Are you committed to taking the time and energy required to help your mentee learn?

6. Are you open to receiving feedback on your coaching style?

7. Are you able to offer feedback in a non-judgmental way?

8. Are you willing to try to understand the challenges that your mentee faces?

9. Are you able to keep the conversations with your mentee confidential?

10. Are you willing to share your career experiences, strengths and weaknesses with a mentee?

11. Is your contract type of sufficient duration to allow for full participation in the mentoring partnership (at least 6 months from start of programme)?

12. Please note those on CCTs contract types cannot take part in this programme.

 

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Throughout the course of this program, you will work on your personal and professional development with the help of a mentor. Prior to beginning a mentoring partnership,mentees need to evaluate whether they are ready and willing to learn in this type of environment. A mentoring program requires a certain level of openness to new ways of thinking, commitment to the process and perseverance to achieve your goals. The following questions will help you consider whether mentoring is right for you.

 

1. Are you willing to fully participate with your mentor in order to maximize this experience?

2. Are you willing to take the time and effort necessary to develop your career?

3. Are you willing to work towards achieving your goals throughout the course of this program?

4. Are you willing to be challenged to think in new ways?

5. Are you open to receiving feedback and advice from a mentor?

6. Will you be open to new ideas even if they don’t match your own?

7. Do you commit to meeting with your mentor on a regular basis?

8. Are you interested in learning from a mentor?

9. Do you accept personal responsibility for your career growth?

10. Is your contract type of sufficient duration to allow for full participation in the mentoring partnership (at least 6 months from start of programme)?

11. Please note those on CCTs contract types cannot take part in this programme.

 

Based on your answers above, are you able to participate as a mentee at this time? If so, click your browser's back button to continue registration. If so, please exit this window to return to the original window and type Yes to continue registration in the field provided.