# For mentees

**Shaping your mentoring experience as a mentee**

A good mentoring relationship is a two-way street where both grow.

You want to know how to support this two-way street from your mentee perspective?\
Read on and check out our resources that will provide you with first tips!

**First, keep in mind: Your mentor is a volunteer**

Be respectful of their time and know what you want to get out of your joint meetings. As a mentee, you are in the driver seat of your development, during and outside your sessions 😊

**Tips in a nutshell for you as a mentee:**

* Have a **clear goal** for the mentoring relationship
* Set **joint expectations** when you are kicking off your mentoring relationship
* Share your **progress and challenges** while working continuously on your goal
* Come **prepared**: send the agenda and requests for feedback before your sessions
* Ask **questions and** be open to **feedback**
* **Reflect openly and regularly** on your expectations and how you shape the mentoring experience to make it rewarding for both of you.

Want to know more about the nutshell tips in detail?\
As a starter, check out this 1 minute video on being a “[good mentee](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmYNfoaixNY)”!\
And explore these[ 7 tips for getting the most out of a mentoring relationship](https://www.bridging-the-gap.com/working-with-career-coach/) and  [how to be a great mentee](https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashiraprossack1/2018/04/27/how-to-be-a-great-mentee/).

Wondering how to structure your sessions?\
Get orientated in[ how to run a productive mentoring session.](https://www.guider-ai.com/blog/how-to-run-a-productive-mentoring-session)

Last but not least: Keep growing together by engaging in a **professional relationship** and having **fun**.

*See our* [*sources* ](https://mentoring.correlaid.org/sources)*page for helpful resources this information is based on.*