Career Conversations

Develop a Career Pathways Plan

• How will I approach my learning to assure that I attain the outcomes I want?

Career Conversations

• What do I need? How do I know
• Career guidance
• Coaching
• Mentoring

Coaching and Mentoring

• What is the difference?
• Both require a plan of action

Mentoring

• Find out more about mentoring and the mentor relationship
• What do you need to do to make the most of mentoring?

Mentee Approach

• As a mentee, do you understand the stages and duration of mentoring?
• Take this quiz to find out

How can you, as a mentee, get the most out of this relationship?

Be a good listener

• Be fully present. Clear your mind. Turn off your phone

Set goals with your mentor.

• Set goals with your mentor to help you develop and stay on track. Clarify the target outcomes so you can work together to attain your goals.

Motivation to Succeed

• Be motivated to succeed. If your mentor gives you a task to do, for example, set 2-3 goals, ensure you have a draft ready for them to review at the next meeting.

Be Curious

• Ask questions that your mentor can answer about their careers and experiences at work.

Commitment

• Commit enough time to ensure that you achieve the outcomes you are seeking from mentoring, which includes following up on tasks and getting the most out of meetings with your mentor..

Respect

• Respect your mentor, who is volunteering their time and resources to assist you.

Willingness to Learn

• A student who is willing to learn will invariably accomplish more than one who isn’t.

Be open and clear in your communication

• Your meeting with a mentor is for you so be as open and frank as possible about your interests and concerns.

Be open to feedback

• Your mentor is there to help you. Be open and receptive to your mentor’s suggestions and advice. Closing your mind off will hinder any progress you could be making.