Download this document of key questions to discuss with your mentee, and review or download the infographic below for a snapshot of how to conduct a meeting.
- Be sure that you know how to contact each other (via email, telephone, fax, etc.)
- Introduce yourself in person or by phone, or by a brief letter or email within five to seven business days of receipt of your mentee assignment. Arrange a convenient time to speak; suggest and elicit potential topics. Agree on boundaries (practical and ethical), confidentiality, and a no-fault termination. Learn more about what a no-fault termination entails.
- Exchange curricula vitae (CV) prior to the first meeting so you already know pertinent professional information.
- Set aside about an hour for the first meeting with your mentee. Use this hour to learn about other aspects of your mentee’s life. Share core values, interests, or hobbies.
- Discuss your expectations and your needs with your mentee. Devise a meeting schedule and plan to meet at least monthly with your mentee. Work with your mentee on short- and long-term goals for the relationship.
