Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I have to find my mentee a job?
No. Your role is to guide your mentee in their career development by providing advice, information, and guidance. Mentees are responsible for their own job search.
2. Do we always need to meet in person?
It is recommended that longer-term partnerships meet in-person whenever possible, but telephone, on-line meetings and email may be used as well.
3. Will I be involved in the mentor matching process?
The information that was provided in your application form will be used to match you with a mentee. ASET staff will use the database to coordinate matches and will inform you about your mentee when this is complete.
4. What happens if I don’t get along with my mentee?
Please contact the ASET office should you run into any difficulties throughout your mentorship. If there is incompatibility for any reason, you and your mentee will be asked to comment so appropriate follow-up action can be taken including matching you with a new mentee, if needed.
5. Do I have to share contact information with my mentee?
Only if you are comfortable doing so and if you have contacted them and they are comfortable.
6. Will my mentee keep the information I share confidential?
Your mentee has been asked to keep all information confidential and has signed the Mentorship Agreement to indicate their acceptance of this.
7. Will participating in the program count toward Continuing Professional Development?
Yes, year-long participation providing career investigation support or one long-term mentoring partnership will fulfill one of your annual CPD requirements (one Peer and Professional Interaction activity).
8. My student does not have an ASET membership, what are the benefits of students having ASET membership?
ASET Student members:
- Have a head start on the path towards professional certification
- Receive discounts, access to group plans, and free use of the CTEN job referral system
- Network and attend technical meetings and tours through ASET local Chapters
- Receive member publications including Technology Alberta
- Have access to valuable scholarships
- May volunteer to help run and build ASET
ASET student membership while they are in their technology program is FREE, and automatically rolls over to Technician/Technologist-in-Training (T.T.)status at the end of their program.