Mentor Do's
Mentors should act as a sounding board for problems and ideas
What is Listening
Mentors should not ignore their mentee or not be willing to have meetings
What is not having availability
A mentee should show up on time to meetings and make an effort to meet or have conversations
What is being committed
Mentees should not ignore their mentor or disregard their advice
What is open communication and commitment
A mentor should show up on time to meetings and make an effort to meet or have conversations
What is being committed
A mentor should not invade a mentees personal space
What is having boundaries
Mentees should be open to hear feedback, follow mentors advice, and want to build a strong relationship
What is having a positive attitude
Mentees should not text or call mentors at 3am unless the mentor agreed on that time
What is having boundaries
When a mentor uses personal stories and experiences to enhance the relationship and guide the mentee toward success
What is disclosing personal information/experiences
Mentors should not attempt to push a mentee in one direction or to do something he or she is uncomfortable with
What is not forcing your mentee
A mentee should be enthusiastic about the mentor/mentee relationship and have an open mind
What is being welcome to having a mentor/mentee relationship
Mentees should not expect mentors to do work they should be doing themselves
What is not being over-dependent
A mentor should politely point out areas that need improvement and support that mentee to improve
What is giving constructive criticism
Mentors should not post on social media or tell his or friends about an issue one's mentee is having
What is breaking confidentiality
A mentee should approach the mentor to ask for advice or feedback with various issues/questions (depression, academic, professional assistance)
What is seeking help or assistance
Do not share stories mentors chose to disclose
When a mentor provides networking experience, shares their knowledge, forms a positive relationship, and offers assistance where needed.
What is Supporting your mentee
A mentee comes to you with a complicated problem, you do not know the answer so make things up
What is working in your realm of competence
A mentee should follow direction from his or mentor and have effective conversations
What is displaying effective listening and communication skills
Mentees should not bottle up problems they are having and not ask for help (academic, financial, relationship, etc).
What is having a trusting relationship