July 6, 2018 Moving On   There are no guidelines on when a mentoring relationship will end. This could be due to job changes, relocations, or the needs of your advisee have changed. While there may no longer ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Guiding Through the Unwritten Rules   Every organization has its own set of Do’s and Don’t’s which get handed down from person to person. Examples include: organizations to join, activities ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Helping Your Advisee Through Tough Times   Often a mentor is the first person a troubled person will turn to when going through a tough time. Although most mentors aren’t trained to be counselors, ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Teaching Essential Skills   Mentors have learned over time how to get things done. Advisees will rarely have this knowledge, and mentors can be very helpful in showing their advisees what they ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Supporting Goal Achievement   Every person will have an annual performance review. One aspect of this review is having you identify specific goals you want to achieve. Achieving these goals ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Planning Ahead   Another role of a mentor is helping your advisee develop plans for the future. These plans can be near term (e.g., 3-6 months) or longer term (6 months – 5 years). This planning ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Sharing Knowledge   Mentors are also teachers.  Teaching in this case is not a classroom activity.  Rather, it is a process of sharing what you know with those you are guiding.  Most professionals ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Being a Connector of a Mentor   One of the jobs of a mentor is that of being a connector. A connector helps create introductions for those you are mentoring. There is a well-known phrase that ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Getting Others to Open Up to You   You can’t be an effective mentor unless others are willing to share concerns with you. You probably know someone who you turn to for serious concerns and ... read more »

July 6, 2018 Giving Advice   “What’s the best way to prepare for chemistry tests?,” asked John to his older brother. “Study a lot” was the response. How helpful was this advice? Not very helpful. When ... read more »