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”! And explore these 7 tips for getting the most out of a mentoring relationship and how to be a great mentee.

Wondering how to structure your sessions? Get orientated in 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 page for helpful resources this information is based on.