Mentor Resources

Specific

Goals should be clear and not too complex

Measurable

Progress and completion of goal should be tracked (achieve what/how many/by when)

Attainable

Goals need to be achievable and realistic (how can the goal be accomplished)

Relevant

Goals should represent an objective you are willing and able to work towards

Time-bound

Goals should be grounded in time fames by giving them a target date for completion

Session

Content

1

Orientation, education, relationship building

·         Structured, facilitated session by ASET providing overview of program

·         Facilitated mentor/mentee session to discuss collectives views and expectations

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

2

Goal/Action Plan & Background Review

·         Review mentorship goals and action plans setting (SMART – specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely) goals. Mentor Resource – Goal Setting

·         Review mentee’s resume and share your resume or education and work history

Mentor Resource – Job Search Resources

3

Job Search Strategies and Tools

·         Discuss the job search strategies used by mentee to-date (Mentor Resource – Job Search Resources). Ask mentee to compile and review interesting job postings for next meeting.

·         Follow-up goal achievement

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

4

Review Meeting

·         Review updated resume and cover letter format

·         Discuss job postings

·         Follow-up goal achievement

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

5

Professional Development

·         Discuss ASET membership and volunteer opportunities

·         Discuss continuing professional development opportunities for technologists and your development activities

·         Follow-up goal achievement

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

6

Career Networking

·         Discuss importance of networking and give examples from your background

·         Review mentees networking activities to date

·         Share strategies for career networking such as professional development courses, Chapter meetings, ASET committees, community volunteer groups, etc.

·         Review some of your contact lists and networking activities

·         Follow-up goal achievement

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

7

Job Interviews

·         Answer any questions about job interviews

·         Discuss preparing for a job interview

·         Conduct a mock interview session and provide feedback

·         Follow-up goal achievement

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

8

Review Meeting

·         Follow up on mentee professional development – discuss goals for development

·         Follow up on career networking – discuss mentee action plan for networking (target 3 informational meetings)

·         Conduct second mock interview and provide feedback

·         Follow-up goal achievement

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

9

Workplace Culture and Etiquette

·         Discuss unwritten rules for emails, voice messages, telephone interviews, workplace attire

·         Discuss workplace culture regarding – networking at workplace, attendance and participation at meetings, attendance and participation in work social events and community events in relation to your work experience

·         Discuss conflict resolution strategies and teamwork in the workplace

·         Discuss your thoughts on maintaining balance between work and home life – talk about experiences you have had and what you have learned

·         Follow-up goal achievement

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

10

Work and Home Life Balance

·         Discuss your thoughts and experiences related to having work and home life balance

·         Ask mentee for their expectations

·         Relay reasonable expectations to mentee based upon their chosen technology field and years of experience

·         Follow-up goal achievement

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

11

Long-term Career Plans

·         Discuss different career options for particular technology field

·         Identify mentee’s longer term career goals

·         Break long-term goals into shorter-term goals and strategies

·         Identify professional development opportunities for longer term development

·         Follow-up goal achievement

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

12

Review Meeting

·         Review mentees job search activities

·         Review mentees resume and cover letters – ensure they match to specific positions

·         Ask mentee to think about any other topics, questions they would like to review at the next meeting

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

13

Networking Follow-up and Mentee Questions

·         Review and progress or questions related to establishing and growing a career network

·         Share professional contacts where possible and see if can arrange for further mock interviews

·         Answer any mentee questions or follow-ups

·         Review goal achievement

·         Set next meeting date/time/location

14

Action Planning

·         Begin an action plan for the next 3 months for the mentee for post-mentorship

·         Review any job search activities and progress in networking

·         Review goal achievement

·         Set final meeting date/time/location

15

Wrap-up Session

·         Finalize Post-mentorship Action Plan

·         Discuss your learnings (from your perspective) from partnership

·         Ask mentee to discuss their learnings

16

Closing Session

·         Thank mentee for participation and work during mentorship

·         Take time to complete evaluation and ask mentee to complete evaluation

·         Determine is you will stay in touch informally or if you wish to continue with a formal relationship