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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.
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Keeping Mentoring On Track ChisatoUyeki Dora Ho Kathel Dunn
Keeping Mentoring Relationships on Track: Your Role E. ChisatoUyeki2001 Betty Turock Spectrum ScholarSpectrum Advisory Committee, Chair Collection Development Librarian,Mt. San Antonio College
Preparation • Professional Plan • Identify professional areas and skills for development • What do you need/want from mentor?
Preparation • Research & get to know them • Learn about your mentor • Ask for a CV or resume • Ask about their interests/goals • Plan for meetings • Questions or topics
Dos • Be curious • Be proactive • Communicate • Don’t be shy • Figure out the right frequency & method • Ask for advice, input, ideas • Be honest • MEET them • Use online tools, but also make an effort to meet face
And more Dos • Contribute to& respect the relationship • Don’t expect to coast • Make good use of time • Be realistic • Share back
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