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It is normal to feel a little unsure of things when you are meeting your mentee for the first time. The following are some suggestions for your first meeting, be it face-to-face, on the phone, or online:
- Share your background, including some information on why you made some important life and career choices. Try to share something about a difficult time in your career, so your mentee will be comfortable sharing similar information.
- Explain why you were interested in being a mentor. Ask your mentee what he or she is looking for in a mentor.
- Ask a few questions about your mentee’s current experience, such as,
- Why did you choose this field?
- What are some short-term goals for you?
- What skills do you most want to develop in terms of future personal and professional growth?
- Agree on ground rules about how often you will communicate, how quickly you will be able to respond, and what level of confidentiality is expected.
- Complete the Setting the Ground Rules questions.
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Set up a date for your next meeting or phone call.
Starting the Relationship-A Mentee's Point of View | Setting the Ground Rules
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