2015CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM - Faculty of Business and

FACULTY OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
2015 CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM
MENTOR GUIDELINES
2015 CAREER MENTORING PROGRAM
Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 3
Approaching the Mentoring Cycle ............................................................................................ 3
Stages and Overview of the Mentoring Program ...................................................................... 4
Mentoring Agreement .............................................................................................................. 5
Examples of Mentoring Objectives ........................................................................................................... 5
Objective 1: How do I find the right career for me? ................................................................................. 5
Objective 2: Discussing a plan to achieve desired career outcome .......................................................... 6
Objective 3: Networking – Practical strategies ......................................................................................... 6
Objective 4: Job shadowing and workplace insights ................................................................................. 7
Objective 5: Work and work experience – how, what and where? .......................................................... 8
Objective 6: How to make my study work for my career .......................................................................... 8
Checklist for Mentors ............................................................................................................... 9
Policies and Procedures .......................................................................................................... 10
Occupational Health and Safety .............................................................................................................. 10
Duty of Care and Ethical Requirements .................................................................................................. 10
Privacy ..................................................................................................................................................... 10
Matching .................................................................................................................................................. 10
Evaluation ................................................................................................................................................ 10
Services and Resources Available for Mentees ....................................................................... 11
Logbook to Assist with Student’s Meetings ............................................................................................ 11
Academic Calendar 2015 – Key Dates ..................................................................................... 11
Useful Websites...................................................................................................................... 11
FAQs ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Debrief of the Career Mentoring Program .............................................................................. 12
Notes: ..................................................................................................................................... 13
Contact Us: ............................................................................................................................. 14
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Introduction
The Career Mentoring Program is one of the most outstanding and longest running development programs
offered within the Faculty of Business & Economics. In 2015 we are thrilled to welcome more than 220
mentoring pairs to the program and our mentoring community which you as a mentee will now be able to
access.
The Career Mentoring Program supports the transition of current students into the workplace and involves
members of several industries in a mutually beneficial partnership with their student mentee. This program
connects a more experienced person (mentor) with a student (mentee) to expand the mentee’s career
perspectives and industry knowledge.
This booklet provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities involved in the program. It is important
that both mentors and mentees read the full booklet to understand each other’s point of view. Using the list
of objectives provided as examples, the mentee can identify their key objectives that they aim to achieve
through mentoring and then discuss with their mentor an approach that suits both parties.
These guidelines are intended as a source of ideas or direction; however, it is important to remember the
mentoring experience is flexible and constantly evolves throughout the course of your mentoring
relationship.
Should you require further information, please contact the Faculty of Business & Economics, Career
Mentoring team on 03 9035 5874 (Kristin) or 9035 6707 (Hayley) or email
[email protected]
Approaching the Mentoring Cycle
Mentoring style and execution is particular to the personalities and working styles of participants and the
dynamics developed in partnerships. Participants are encouraged to come into the program with an open
mind and flexible approach to develop mentoring relationships.
The next page presents a general overview and key stages of the mentoring lifecycle and may assist as a
suggested guide for structuring your meetings. The 2015 Career Mentoring Program officially runs from
April – October 2015 and it is important that you commit to the full duration of the program.
Student mentees are encouraged in this program to:
 Take initiative - as the mentee it is their responsibility to initiate first contact with their Mentor.
 Connect with other mentees – The Career Mentoring Program is not only a great way to gain
exposure to professional mentors, it is also a great chance to connect with other mentees who are
keen to make the most out of this opportunity. We encourage students to also meet up with other
mentee groups and plan objectives together, bounce ideas and debrief on their experiences with
each other.
Overseas Mentors
We have had a number of overseas mentors register for this year’s program and based on the mentee’s
preferences, we have successfully been able to match mentees with our international mentors. The tips and
advice given in this booklet (and the mentees booklet) are still very applicable and helpful to the overseas
mentoring pairs. Interactions for overseas mentors typically utilise mediums such as email, phone or Skype.
We have encouraged the mentees with overseas mentors to regularly meet up with other mentees in the
program to share and reflect upon their experiences developing a relationship with their mentor. The
Career Mentoring team are also available to provide any additional support or advice if needed to foster a
successful mentoring relationship.
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Stages and Overview of the Mentoring Program
Stage 1. Getting Started
Opening Launch
Workshop for students
Lunchtime - 17 April
Mentor Launch (Email)
17 April
Student mentees attend the ‘Getting Started Workshop’ launch and will be
provided with their mentor’s contact details. They will then initiate contact
with their mentor to arrange the first meeting/conversation, exchange
contact details and start discussing expectations and objectives using the
Mentoring Agreement as a guide.
Mentors will be emailed all program and mentee details.
Stage 2. First contact and Planning Meetings
1st meeting
Mentee arranges a first meeting /conversation with their mentor. Both the
mentee and mentor work on the mentoring agreement (due by 29th May).
Establishing agreed objectives, students are encouraged to plan ahead with
their mentors and schedule meetings for the year (recommended approx. five
over the duration of the program).
Stage 3. Career Segments & Objectives
1st and 2nd meetings
Review objectives: Prior to the 2nd meeting: review agreed objectives for
mentoring, mentee to draft an agenda of discussion topics for the meeting,
sending it to the mentor.
Stage 4. Networking Function
Mid-Year Function
6pm - 8pm,
30 July or 10 August
Networking Event: An opportunity to meet other mentors and students
participating in the program at the mid-year function.
Stage 5. Working through Objectives and Maintaining the Relationship
Meetings
Maintain your mentoring partnership: aiming to achieve the selected
objectives, keep communication channels open and honest and stay
committed to the process. Mentees are encouraged to reflect on discussions
from each meeting.
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Stage 6. Review/Reflection and Future Goals
Last individual meeting
Review the objectives covered: student mentees are encouraged to reflect
on their achievements, seek feedback as well as provide feedback to their
mentor and acknowledge their contributions. Identify future career goals and
action plans for after the mentoring program.
Stage 7. Closure/Continuation
Program close 26 Oct
Conclusion of the 2015 Career Mentoring Program and formal mentoring
relationship. Discuss with your mentee whether you wish to continue the
mentoring relationship after of the official program close.
Mentoring Agreement
The Mentoring Agreement tool (attached at the end of this document) will assist in this negotiation
process and must be completed and submitted to the Faculty of Business and Economics Career
Mentoring Team via e-mail ([email protected]) by the 29th May, 2015. It is
expected that the student mentee will assume responsibility for sending the completed Mentoring
Agreement back to the Career Mentoring Team.
The Agreement needs to be signed by both the mentor and the mentee with the aim of clarifying the
expectations of the mentor/mentee relationship upon commencement of the program. Key issues,
including confidentiality, general expectations and ground rules, objectives and a contact/meeting
schedule, are to be discussed and agreed upon by both parties. As the relationship progresses, these
issues may be revisited as required.
Examples of Mentoring Objectives
This list is far from exhaustive; however these issues have been a common focus of mentoring in the
past. Discussion points and activities for individual objectives are outlined below. Some key features are
common to more than one objective, so some flexibility and imagination is required. Use this list to start
your negotiations and keep in mind that many other potential objectives will emerge as the mentoring
develops.
Objective 1: How do I find the right career for me?
Determining the right career path is a process that involves self-assessment, research, and decision
making. It is a continual journey – mentees may not find definite answers, but in open discussion with
their mentors they may at least discover the right questions. Suggested discussion starters include:
Discussion points:
 What are your likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses?
 What are your key skills, values and beliefs?
 What is most important to you for your future career?
 What environments suit you best?
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What issues might influence this, such as balancing life and work?
How did you find out what you wanted to do?
What are some of the other career options for this degree?
What are the trends and developments in these career areas?
How does your personal and professional life fit together?
What are the most rewarding and most frustrating aspects of your job?
Activities:
 Compile a list of colleagues who may be prepared to meet with the mentee for Informational
interviews
 Job-shadowing with mentor or with colleagues if possible (see Objective 4)
Objective 2: Discussing a plan to achieve desired career outcome
If mentees have a clear idea of their preferred career direction, mentors are in an ideal position to assist
in the process of developing a career plan, to enable the mentee to work towards their goals now, and in
the future. This can be an important motivator as mentees progress through their course.
Mentors are not expected to be careers professionals and can always refer mentees to the
Melbourne Careers Centre where a team of career development professionals will assist them
with career goal and skill exploration and clarification. http://careers.unimelb.edu.au
Discussion points:
 What educational strategies can the mentee use to progress their career? i.e. subject selection,
research projects etc.
 What kind of preparation is required to further careers in this area? i.e. job shadowing, work
experience, networking etc.
 What are the current professional and organisational cultures?
 What are the trends in labour markets, research, or policy which may affect this career?
 What are employers looking for in graduates in this career?
 What should mentees be attempting to achieve now to obtain their long-term goals?
Activities:
 Attend industry events e.g. conferences
 Explore volunteer work, work experience or vacation employment opportunities
 Compile a list of colleagues who may be prepared to meet with the mentee for informational
interviews / discussions
 Job-shadowing with mentor or with colleagues (see Objective 4)
Objective 3: Networking – Practical strategies
Networking is a necessary part of any career development, a key aspect of working life which applies
equally to both mentees and mentors. Your network consists of all the people you already know and
everyone you’ve yet to meet. This interconnected group of people can give the mentee guidance,
information, referrals to additional contacts or even introduce your mentee to people with hiring power.
Don’t forget that every person your mentee meets could be a potential contact.
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Discussion points:
 How to start a networking conversation?
 How to introduce yourself?
 How does this differ if you are in a group?
 Being prepared (relevant questions to ask, and your own background)
 How to overcome shyness or feeling uncomfortable with strangers?
 Recommended questions to start with in specific situations
 How much do I talk about myself? What should I talk about?
 Finding common ground
 What happens after that first meeting?
 Following up on promises and giving feedback
 Keeping in touch – what is expected and what is appropriate
 What can I offer in return?
 Always make time to debrief and discuss the experience.
Activities:
 Practise networking conversations to enable the mentees to feel more comfortable in the
networking role
 Compile a list of contacts to build mentees’ networks
 Practise and help arrange informational interviews
 Attend industry events or professional functions
 Involve mentees in workplace activities that enable them to meet colleagues informally Mentors
assist mentees to keep focused on the commitments they have made (e.g. following up with
referrals, exploring the careers of a range of professionals).
Objective 4: Job shadowing and workplace insights
Job-shadowing enables mentees to observe the realities of working life, relate their studies to the
workplace, determine their suitability and preparedness for their careers, and be motivated and
encouraged to work towards their future. You may choose to offer job-shadowing, or help arrange it at
another suitable organisation. The job-shadowing might occur over a few hours, or a whole day. It is
important that, prior to job-shadowing, the mentee researches the organisation to maximize the
benefits of this opportunity.
If job-shadowing is unavailable, workplace insights can be obtained through a combination of
observation and discussion, using a selection of the following activities:
Suggested activities for a job-shadowing experience:
 Demonstrate introductions (in a business context) using handshakes and appropriate titles
 Orientation (including background of the organisation, mission and purpose)
 Occupational health and safety briefing
 Workplace tour
 Provide organisational chart and discuss
 Introduction to other work colleagues e.g. Human Resources Manager
 Demonstration of specific workplace skills e.g. presentations, consultations, practical skills
 Explanation of the broader technical aspects that support this career area e.g.
business/financial/knowledge management/IT
 Discuss ‘office politics’
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Attendance at staff meeting or staff seminar
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Objective 5: Work and work experience – how, what and where?
You are not required or expected to offer work experience, but will be in an ideal position to assist
mentees through discussion, your inside knowledge, and potentially through your contacts. Always
remember you can only offer your point of view, and mentees should complement this with other views
to get the full picture.
Discussion points:
 What kind of work or work experience will benefit the mentee’s career plan?
 What kind of work experience might assist your mentee to develop a career plan?
 What are the work cultures of different organisations?
 Which organisations would be suitable for this mentee and/or this career path?
 What are employers looking for in work experience mentees? In graduates?
 What do they expect of mentees day to day? Of graduates?
 What are the current industries or labour-market trends that may impact on finding work or work
experience?
 What are the overseas employment trends?
 Is there alternative voluntary work that may offer mentees the chance to enhance their skills?
 Which CV works?
 What really happens at job interviews?
 What are the best ways of finding jobs? Personal approaches, cold-calling, CV or letters?
 How do the relevant organisations recruit?
 How does the mentee present them appropriately when they approach organisations?
Suggested activities:
 Provide CV for mentor to review and comment on
 Practise interview skills and/or ask the student to utilise the online tool InterviewStream to practise
and enable you to provide feedback
 Meet with Human Resources Manager at mentor’s workplace
 Ask around the workplace for alternative experiences of finding work
Search the internet together for related information
Further resources and career advice are available at the Melbourne Careers Centre. The mentor’s role is
not to guarantee success at finding work.
Objective 6: How to make my study work for my career
In the midst of a student’s degree, it can be hard to plan for the transition into the workplace. You can
help your mentee by offering guidance and support with these career related issues.
Discussion points:
 How to link interest (and skills) in subjects to specific career paths
 How specific subject knowledge might be applied – both practically and theoretically
 What career options are related to subject areas
 How subject choice can aid the development of career pathways
 The kind of projects or research that are valued in specific career areas
 The skills mentees learn, in addition to knowledge, as they progress through their degree
 The role of life-long learning and professional development
Suggested activities:
 Mentee invites the mentor to attend a key lecture or seminar
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Mentor assists with resources or ideas for projects or research
Mentee assists mentor in a small project i.e. web development, presentations, research – and then
mentee has this on their resume
Mentor demonstrates the fundamental skills which mentees can transfer from study to the
workplace (e.g. teamwork, communication, problem-solving etc.)
Checklist for Mentors
Program Requirements
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Complete Mentoring Agreement in consultation with the mentee (due by 29th May)
Negotiate and plan a commitment for ongoing communication
Fulfil commitments and provide adequate warning of changes
Assist with evaluation and feedback
Contact the Career Mentoring Team with any concerns or difficulties
Attend meetings and program functions
Program Expectations
• Mentoring is a mutual, interactive partnership. Both parties undertake to fulfil the
following mentoring functions
• Respond to all emails and phone messages as soon as possible
• Listen with empathy
• Share experiences and learnings (e.g. challenges, achievements)
• Be objective and non-judgmental
• Observe confidentiality and professional standards of behaviour, including all
Occupational Health and Safety requirements
Role of Mentor
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Guide mentees to achieve self reliance
Challenge, motivate, inspire and encourage
Be patient and build trust
Identify assumptions and preconceptions, offer alternatives views
Accept feedback and learn from it positively
Please Avoid
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Judgements
Providing solutions
Assuming responsibility for the mentee’s career development
Tutoring or offering counselling (if unsure, contact coordinator)
Providing immigration advice to international students
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Policies and Procedures
Grievance Procedure
In the first instance, participants should discuss the issue with the program coordinator Kristin Baumann
([email protected]) or Hayley Wolfert ([email protected]). If this is not possible, or
the participant does not wish to do this, the participant should discuss the complaint with the
Employment and Enrichment Services Manager (further details can be provided by the program
coordinators). Complaints and grievances will be dealt with according to University of Melbourne
procedures. These are outlined at: https://policy.unimelb.edu.au/MPF1066
Ending the Relationship – No Fault Clause
Incompatibility is part of life and is no one’s fault! If either the mentor or the mentee or both face
difficulties with their mentoring relationship, the first step is to contact the Faculty of Business &
Economics Career Mentoring Team as soon as possible. By exploring issues objectively, some problems
can be diffused at an early stage. If this is not possible, the Mentoring Agreement contains a ‘No Fault’
clause, which enables either the mentor or the mentee to end the mentoring relationship without any
blame attached.
Occupational Health and Safety
Mentors should be aware of all relevant occupational health and safety issues relating to a mentee
visiting their workplace. If a mentee is taken on site at a mentor’s workplace, they may be required to be
inducted into the occupational health and safety orientation process of their work environment.
Duty of Care and Ethical Requirements
Duty of care requires that mentors undertake all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of mentees.
Mentors must provide full induction of mentees into safe working procedures during office or site visits.
Mentees and mentors must agree to behave in an ethical and responsible manner at all times. Anyone
who experiences any uncertainty or discomfort within the mentoring relationship should contact the
program coordinator immediately. All participants must sign a Mentoring Agreement form for
compliance purposes.
Privacy
All contact details are kept as confidential by the program coordinator with distribution restricted to
dissemination between officially matched mentoring pairs/groups or where prior permission is discussed
and granted. Additional information and feedback provided by participants is treated with the utmost
discretion.
Matching
Mentoring pairs are established through a confidential process based on information provided on
registration documents.
Evaluation
Ongoing feedback will be sought throughout the year, with the Faculty of Business & Economics
contacting all mentees and mentors. Formal evaluation will be undertaken including a post survey to all
mentors and mentees participating.
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Services and Resources Available for Mentees
The Melbourne Careers Centre offers a range of careers services such as career consultations, CV
reviews, interview advice, workshops and an online resources and job portal – Careers Online, to all
undergraduate and graduate students. Please encourage your mentees to access these services. For
more information visit http://careers.unimelb.edu.au
Logbook to Assist with Student’s Meetings
Mentees are expected to be proactive and behave professionally when participating in the program.
Therefore, being prepared for meetings with their mentor is crucial to their success in this program.
Mentees can use the online logbook (as well as the notes and reflection pages in their mentee booklets)
to summarise topics they discussed with their mentor, identify discussion points which require further
clarification and track what actions they have agreed to take (e.g. prior to the next meeting).
Academic Calendar 2015 – Key Dates
2 March - 31 May
• Semester 1 (12 teaching weeks)
1 June - 5 June
•SWOT Vac
9 June - 26 June
• Exams
27 July - 25 Oct
•Semester 2 (12 teaching weeks)
28 Sep - 4 Oct
•Non-teaching Period
26 Oct - 30 Oct
•SWOT Vac
2 Nov - 20 Nov
•Exams
Useful Websites
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LinkedIn Discussion Forum for Mentors
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=4241131&trk=anet_ug_hm
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Australian Mentor Centre: www.australianmentorcentre.com.au
Professionals Australia: http://www.professionalsaustralia.org.au/support/careerprogression/mentoring-develop-workplace-leaders
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Mentoring Group: www.mentoringgroup.com
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University of Melbourne Careers Centre: http://careers.unimelb.edu.au
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FAQs
How are mentees screened before they join the program?
Due to the popularity of the program, the student selection process is competitive. Students must
progress through a screening process to ensure their suitability for the program. The screening
comprises compulsory attendance at an information session to ensure students understand their
responsibilities, time commitment and scope of objectives prior to their application. Further selection
criteria are the overall quality of their online application, their motivational statements and academic
performance.
When matching mentors and mentees, we look at areas of study, professional experience, and interest
areas of both individuals and try to match accordingly.
How do you encourage and support mentees in maintaining regular contact?
Each mentoring relationship is unique and we encourage both mentee and mentor to openly discuss
how they would like to manage their meetings, phone calls and correspondence. Some pairs prefer to set
regular meetings in advance (e.g. first Tuesday each month) others allow time to develop a more organic
approach to their meetings. The Mentoring Agreement tool will assist in this negotiation process.
How do you deal with a student lacking initiative / motivation?
Every mentoring relationship involves negotiation, a process of give and take. Both the mentor and
mentee may want to revisit their mode of communication and frequency of meetings, so that an
agreement can be reached that suits both parties.
Should the mentor find that the student’s responsiveness and motivation remains questionable
regardless; then the mentor should contact the Faculty of Business & Economics, Career Mentoring
Team: [email protected].
Debrief of the Career Mentoring Program
After the official conclusion of the mentoring program (25 October 2015) it’s important to reflect on your
key learning experiences and what you gained from the Career Mentoring Program. We will be sending
you a feedback form and would also love to know what you gained from the experience and how we can
improve it for future programs too.
Below are some key questions included in the Mentee Guidelines booklet for students to reflect upon
with their mentoring experience and we encourage you as the mentor to perhaps help explore these
questions with the mentee towards the end of your meetings.
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How has the Career Mentoring Program expanded my understanding of the world of work and
workplace culture?
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How has this program developed my career/professional skills and shaped your career goals? What skills
has this experience helped me develop?
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Has the experience changed what I had originally had in mind as a career path? What other options
have I discovered through meeting with my mentor?
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How has my participation in the Mid-year Networking Event and gaining an insight in to networking
strategies via my Mentor developed my networking skills? Going forward, what will I do to further
develop these skills and put them in to practice?
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What were the biggest lessons and learning experiences I have gained from this program? How am I
going to use this valuable knowledge and experience to help develop and guide my career goals?
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Many thanks for your time and commitment to supporting our
students as part of the 2015 Career Mentoring Program!
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Contact Us:
Faculty of Business and Economics
The University of Melbourne
198 Berkeley Street, Carlton, Victoria 3010
Tel: +61 3 9035 5874 or 9035 6707
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://fbe.unimelb.edu.au/employers/become_a_mentor
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Mentoring Agreement - 2015 Career Mentoring Program
The aim of the Mentoring Agreement is to clarify the expectations of the mentor and mentee at the beginning of the mentoring relationship. The mentor and
mentee should discuss the following items together before signing the form to indicate their agreement. Aspects of Part B may be re-negotiated as required.
Mentor and mentee should each complete this form and keep a copy. It is the mentee‘s responsibility to return a copy (signed by both mentor and mentee) by 29th
May, 2015 to the Career Mentoring Program team at [email protected]
Part A: We voluntarily agree that throughout this relationship we will:
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Maintain confidentiality and respect the other’s privacy
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Be non-judgmental and supportive, and show mutual respect
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Keep to scheduled meeting times, or give adequate notice of changes
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Behave ethically and safely at all times, and advise the program team of any problems
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Maintain the relationship for the duration of the program, if possible or
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Conclude the relationship on a no-fault basis, if appropriate, by contacting the program team
Part B: Please discuss the following issues to ensure expectations are clear:
As a mentee, my objectives are (please rate your preferences from first to last)
Objective 1
Finding the right career for me (explore personal preferences and career options)
Objective 2
Developing a plan/ strategy towards future career goals
Objective 3
Networking strategies (effective networking for my career)
Objective 4
Job-shadowing and practical workplace insights (what is it really like?)
Objective 5
Work or work experience (how to find it, what to expect, where’s best for me?)
Objective 6
Relating my study to career outcomes (applying theory to practice)
Other
As a mentor, I offer to assist students in the following ways:
Yes
No
Provide information about career paths (finding a career and how to get there)
Assist with development of networking skills and access to my networks
Offer insights into different workplace/s (possibly including job-shadowing)
Assist with strategies for finding work or work experience (job-hunting skills)
Help with subject selection or resources (how to apply your study to your career)
Other _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The mentee and mentor have agreed on realistic expectations regarding
Regular contact:
Preferred method of contact:
fortnightly
monthly
as needed
other
email
phone
skype
other
We have discussed our workloads and availability throughout 2015
We have agreed who will have primary responsibility for keeping in touch:
YES
NO
Student
Mentor
Proposed meetings (suggested dates and venues for meetings throughout 2015):
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Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Melbourne
198 Berkeley Street, Carlton, VIC 3010
[email protected]
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Mentoring Agreement – 2015 Career Mentoring Program
The Mentoring Cycle
Opening Launch and Getting
Started Workshop for Students
Lunch time, 17 April
Stage 1. Receive Your Mentor’s Contact Details and Meet other Mentees Participating in the Program
Pick-up your Mentee Information Package including your Mentor’s contact details and attend the Getting Started Workshop on
campus. Meet other mentees participating in this year’s program and exchange contact details so that you can stay in touch.
Initiate contact with your mentor, introduce yourself and schedule your first conversation (e.g. in person, over the phone, skype
etc.).
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1st Meeting with your Mentor
Stage 2. Understanding Each Other
Introduce yourself, discuss expectations and objectives using the mentoring agreement for guidance; identify your
working/learning style and how you like to work with each other. Reflect and decide when you would like to complete & sign the
mentoring agreement (deadline 29 May, 2015).
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1st and 2nd Meetings
Stage 3. Career Segments & Objectives
Identify what Career Segments you will focus on and specific objectives for each of these.
Prior to meeting: review agreed objectives for mentoring, mentee to draft an agenda of discussion topics for the meeting, sending
it to the mentor. Both parties prepare questions to ask.
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Mid-Year Function
Stage 4. Facilitated Networking Session
6pm - 8pm, 30 July or 10 August
An opportunity to meet other mentors and mentees from similar disciplines / industry segments participating in the program.
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Meetings
Stage 5. Working through Objectives and Maintaining the Relationship
Maintain your mentoring partnership aiming to achieve the selected objectives/segments and keep in touch, keep communication
channels open and honest and stay committed to the process. Review actions, outcomes and achievements at each meeting.
Discuss what is working well and what you might like to do differently.
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Last individual meeting / Debrief
Stage 6. Review/Reflection and Future Goals
Review the objectives covered, seek & provide feedback, reflect on achievements and acknowledge contributions. Identify future
career goals and next steps. Discuss whether you both want to stay in touch beyond the program.
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Program Close
Stage 7. Closure/Continuation
26 Oct
Conclusion of the 2015 Career Mentoring Program and formal mentoring relationship.
Name of Mentor
Name of Mentee
Signed Mentor
Signed Mentee
Date signed
Date signed