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Maximizing Mentorship for Career Success

Discover the value of mentors, how to find, approach, and manage them effectively, and the benefits of mentoring relationships in various aspects of life and career development. Gain insights on mentorship strategies, networking, and personal growth to excel in your professional journey.

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Maximizing Mentorship for Career Success

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  1. BOSTON COLLEGE WORLD-WIDE WEBINARS Identifying and Effectively Utilizing a MentorOctober 12, 2016 Donna Sullivan ’85

  2. Mentoring • How to effectively support your current and future career success

  3. Today’s Hopes • What is a mentor? • How do I find them? • How do we maximize his/her value • How do I become a mentor? • Values, Time, Content • Mentor Programs • What works, what doesn’t

  4. Strategy What is a Mentor? A Person senior to you who can advise, consult & provide development options

  5. Value of Mentors • Been there…..done that • Easier to network • Greater exposure to different cultures and information • No threat advice for problem solving or difficult decision making

  6. Why Do I Need One • Balanced perspective • Not in the weeds of the moment • Ability to help you develop a strategy instead of tactical job to job approach • Strongest networking partner for you • Gets you where you can’t by yourself

  7. How Do I Find a Mentor • Why are you looking? • Career support • Community support • Family/personal support • More than one mentor is a blessing. There is no cap.

  8. Career Mentors • Any function/industry – doesn’t have to be yours • Needs to WANT to be • Needs to KNOW they are! Often better when not in a formal program. • Better if they are not your boss or HR representative • Openness • Performance appraisal ramifications

  9. Community/ Personal Mentors • What is your passion? • Religion • Sports • Community development • Politics • Family Alignment with desired development

  10. How Do I Begin • Know who you are and what your value is BEFORE reaching out • Understand what the relationship is • Develop a “Product” mentality and maintain a tactical and strategic plan • Mutually understand how the interactions will take place • Meetings • Social media • Group events

  11. Managing Your Career • Know your product • Know your market • Stay up to date with current market trends! • Mentors support – they can’t manage your career

  12. Mentor Keys

  13. Who gets Mentored • Millennials ( 80’s and 90’s) • Represent more than ½ the current workforce • Gen X ( 60’s and 70’s) • Smallest % of current workforce Baby Boomers are retiring….

  14. A Typical Millennial Exchange • Millennial : What’s one thing I can do to be more successful in my role? • Mentor : Ask for more feedback for team mates • …..some minutes later…… • Mentor: You tend to leave things to last minute. Plan more. And this occurred using TWITTER

  15. Mentor vs. CoachWhat’s the Difference Matt M. Starcevich, Ph.D.CEO Center For Coaching & Mentoring, Inc.

  16. The Job Market Postings / Recruiters/ contract firms Formal • Networking • Positions not posted yet • Created Positions Informal Where is Your Control?

  17. How do I Begin with My Mentor The Power of Asking!! What do I need to do? How am I doing? Will you consider me? How should we develop the relationship?

  18. How Can I Be a Mentor Mentors exist at virtually all levels of an organization and/or community • What can you offer that is value add to the constituency? • Will you commit the time that is required? • What’s my differentiation?

  19. Where are My ‘Mentees’? • They exist at every age • Relationship already exists if not a formal program • Who is new in your organization? • Who may be struggling but has potential • Who has asked you? • Corporate Mentor Program Development

  20. Reverse Mentoring • Younger helping “mature” • Technology • Software • Social Media

  21. Conclusion • Know who you are and what your value is BEFORE seeking a Mentor • Create/Maintain an internal network – think circular, not linear. Mentor can help • Mentor helps you see through the trees- and creates a strategy with you • Maintain an updated resume • Stay informed, seek out advice – Don’t wait for reviews or appraisals.

  22. Resources • Starting Strong: A Mentoring FableLois Zachary and LoryFischlerJossey-Bass • Common Sense MentoringLarry Ambrose • The Mentor’s Guide: Facilitating Effective Learning Relationships Lois J. Zachary • Mentoring 101 John C. Maxwell

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