Content for Mentees

10 Questions to ask your mentor

Got the conversation started with your first mentor? What next?

Try asking some questions to build that connection. Here at MenteeMe we have created some questions that we know will get your mentor talking!

1.     What kind of manager are you?

2.     What has been your greatest career achievement so far?

3.     What are you reading about at the moment?

4.     What is your greatest work fear or concern?

5.     What’s the most enjoyable part of your job?

6.     What is the one thing you’d fix in your industry if you had a magic wand?

7.     Are there any common assumptions in your industry you think need challenging?

8.     Who has been your greatest inspiration?

9.     Can you recommend me one thing to read or watch?

 

The MenteeMe Team

How to proactively reach out to mentors

Your career development belongs to no one else but you. Carpe Diem!

Here are our 5 tips to get started.

Tip #1

MenteeMe matches you with mentors based on what you want to learn. Check out your Recommended Matches and when you find a mentor you want to connect with kick-off that relationship by Requesting Mentorship.

Tip #2

Once your mentor accepts your request we suggest you start conversation in the app by introducing yourself.

Tip #3

Tell them what you want to get from the connection. Is there a specific topic you want advice on, or are you looking for a more general ongoing conversation?

Tip #4

You can have more than one mentor at a time, but be realistic with how much time you have and how much development you can cope with!

Tip #5

Make a good impression. Mentors give up their time and share their expertise, they’re going to be good people to have on your side for the future!

 

The MenteeMe Team