Being a Good Mentee

Connecting with a network of mentors is critical to your career development. Get tips for finding mentors, being a good mentee, and developing a successful mentoring relationship.

Introduction

• The benefits of having a mentor

1. How to be a Successful Mentee

• The five characteristics of a successful mentee
• Three steps to determine what you want from mentorship

2. How to Connect with Mentors

• Connecting with a new mentor
• Researching mentors and networks
• Using Informational interviews with potential mentors
• Approaching a potential mentor with confidence

3. Establishing and Developing your Mentoring Relationship

• Starting a new mentorship successfully
• Building trust with your mentor
• Overcoming obstacles in your mentorship
• Building confidence as a mentee

4. Diverse Mentoring Relationships

• Cross-gender mentor relationships
• Other diverse mentoring relationships

Conclusion

• Next steps to learn more about mentoring