Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I choose a mentor?​ First, complete your profile to inform others in the program about what you're looking to gain out of the mentorship. Then browse through the list of mentors and send a mentoring request to those you would like to connect with.
• How long will the mentors be available?​ We ask our mentors to make commitments of at least six months in order to ensure that the mentee is able to fully benefit from the relationship. If a mentor must leave the relationship early, we request at least one month's notice in order to search for a replacement mentor with similar background.
• What should I do if my mentoring relationship isn't going well?​ ​ We encourage letting the mentor know about the situation and contacting a program administrator as soon as possible. We will provide our full support to resolve the situation in a positive and satisfactory manner.

Mentees: Do

• Take a proactive role in shaping the relationship.
• Understand what you want from the mentoring relationship and communicate your goals and aspirations to your mentor. Balance a personal and professional relationship with your mentor.
• Set aside time for the mentoring process and keep all scheduled appointments with your mentor.
• Put the time with your mentor to its best use. Come to your meetings with planned topics for discussion.
• Respond in a timely manner to your mentor's feedback. Respond to emails from your mentor within two days of receipt.
• Be open and honest with your mentor about your challenges and weaknesses.
• If something concerning the mentor needs to be discussed with others, it should first be discussed within the mentoring relationship.

Mentees: Don't

• Ask for advice on everything. Have a purpose in each request.
• Blame the mentor if his or her advice doesn't work out.
• Expect the mentor to know all the answers.
• Commit yourself to obligations you cannot keep.
• Cancel meetings/visits with your mentor at the last minute.