Suggested Mentoring Activities
You and your mentee may decide what you want to work on together from the onset. To set goals and expectations at the beginning of your relationship; use our Mentoring Agreement as a guide. If you need some ideas on what to do with your mentee to achieve the goals you set, the list below is a great place to start.
Career Conversations
- Discuss your educational background and the role of educational preparation in your field
- Share information about a current event or issue in your field
- Schedule a workplace shadowing visit during the university break period, if appropriate
Tell Your Story
- Share how you have balanced personal life and career and what to expect
- Discuss what you would have done differently at uni if you had to do it over
- Talk about how you have dealt with personal or professional challenges
Networking Pursuits
- Introduce your mentee to colleagues or other contacts
- Attend a professional association meeting or conference together
- Guide your mentee in how to conduct an informational interview
Postgraduate Study Consultations
- Share what you gained as a result of your postgraduate studies
- Discuss how you worked with your advisors
- Tell the mentee about how you prepared for your transition from school to professional world
Job Search Process
- Critique the mentee’s resume and/or cover letter
- Lead the mentee through a mock interview
- Offer guidance on where to best look for job/internships in your field