Keeping Mentoring On Track
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KEEPING MENTORING ON TRACK Chisato Uyeki Dora Ho Kathel Dunn
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Keeping Mentoring On Track. Chisato Uyeki Dora Ho Kathel Dunn. Keeping Mentoring Relationships on Track: Your Role. E. Chisato Uyeki 2001 Betty Turock Spectrum Scholar Spectrum Advisory Committee, Chair Collection Development Librarian, Mt. San Antonio College. It takes a team. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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KEEPING MENTORING ON
TRACKChisato Uyeki
Dora HoKathel Dunn
Keeping Mentoring
Relationships on Track: Your Role
E. Chisato Uyeki2001 Betty Turock Spectrum ScholarSpectrum Advisory Committee, Chair
Collection Development Librarian,Mt. San Antonio College
IT TAKES A TEAM
MAKE A PLAN
PREPARATION Professional Plan
Identify professional areas and skills for development
What do you need/want from mentor?
INVESTIGATE
PREPARATION Research & get to know them
Learn about your mentorAsk for a CV or resumeAsk about their interests/goals
Plan for meetingsQuestions or topics
DOs: Be Yourself
DOs Be curious Be proactive Communicate
Don’t be shyFigure out the right frequency & methodAsk for advice, input, ideasBe honest
MEET themUse online tools, but also make an effort
to meet face
DOs: Pull Your Weight
AND MORE DOs Contribute to
& respect the relationshipDon’t expect to coastMake good use of timeBe realisticShare back
GET WHAT YOU NEED
TAKE ADVICE TO HEART &SAY THANK YOU
MENTORS CAN…
MENTORS CAN DO MOST ANYTHING: Job postings Coffee Resumes/CVs, cover letters Invites to receptions Mock interviews Networking & introductions Ventees Answer questions, or point the way Review presentations/articles General support
