MENTORING PROGRAM 2016

Agenda Introductions Who Are We? What is Mentoring? Overview of Mentoring Program How Are We Different? How Does It Work?

CareerEngage-Who Are We? CareerEngage is a volunteer organization that guides early to mid-career professionals who want to become active participants in managing their own careers and achieving career goals by connecting them with peers, mentors and career management professionals.

CareerEngage-Mission Statement We take a personalized approach towards cultivating relationships between dedicated career professionals, so our members can learn how to build a successful network.

What is Mentoring? A sharing relationship where two people invest time in order to enhance each other’s growth, knowledge and skills.

Characteristics of Effective Mentoring Relationships Respectful Trusting Reciprocal Sharing Open Dependable Mutually Beneficial Results Oriented Judgment-Free Committed Responsible

Overview of Mentoring Program Our mentoring program connects our members with dedicated career professionals. The program is focused on helping mentees and mentors develop their careers, network, share experiences, and provide invaluable professional development guidance.

How are We Different? Our program matches you with career professionals outside your organization that will provide you with: Objective point of view Confidential boundaries Sounding board Outside perspective on career trends in roles and industries Networking contacts

Phases of Mentoring Relationships 1. Build Rapport and Relationship 2. Identify Needs 3. Develop Plans 4. Take Actions 5. Measure Results 6. Give and Receive Feedback

Overview- How Will It Work? CareerEngage will run three cycles of mentoring a year for three months. You and your mentor will determine the logistics for your meetings and frequency. CareerEngage will coordinate a mid-point check-in time with mentor and mentee.

How to Sign up? Email us at CareerEngage.Boston@gmail.com to let us know you are interested. Brief questionnaire will be sent to gather information for mentee matching. CareerEngage Board Member provides an email introduction to each other. Mentee and mentor will make an connection within 48 hours to begin the relationship.

Initial Conversation with Mentor Be prepared to discuss: Your career paths Current projects at work Challenges you are encountering Plan for working together

Your Action Plan 1. What do you want to accomplish? 2. Determine Steps, Plans or Activities 3. Identify Resources or Help Needed 4. Measure Results and Establish Frequency of Connection

Mentoring Wheel Self Confidence Self Awareness Managing Self Change Management Managing People Time Skills Problem Career Solving Progression

Timeline of Mentor Cycles CYCLE 1: JANUARY - MARCH CYCLE 2: MAY - JULY CYCLE 3: SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER

After the Program Ends Complete final evaluation of program from CareerEngage. Tell your friends and colleagues about our Mentoring Program! Encourage them to go to our website www.careerengage-boston.com Share your experience on our Facebook page and become a member of our LinkedIn Group. Go through the cycle again and make a new connection!

Tips and Tricks for Success Schedule follow-up times in advance Stay engaged Don’t be afraid to share Apply new skills in your work Schedule a Skype call

Celebrate Your Success! We host a celebration event for all of the mentors and mentees to meet to say thank you and celebrate your success!

Quotes/Testimonials “My mentor has helped me to weigh the pros and cons of different career paths, seize opportunities, identify different networks I am a part of, coached me on networking, and even coached me on how to negotiate my first salaried contract. Having a mentor for me feels like having someone in your corner; a trusted career coach and guide to the world of business!” “I attended my first Career Engage event, a workshop about crafting your career story, this past May. The workshop was hands-on and helpful and the people I met at the event were friendly and welcoming!”

Remember, HAVE FUN!