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Questions to Ask a Mentor and Tips for a Successful Mentoring Session
Published
January 11, 2019
Questions to Ask a Mentor
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What’s the best advice you can give to help plan a career rather than simply work to keep a job?
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How do you encourage innovative ideas?
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How would you describe your personal style?
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Do you have a mentor? How have they influenced you?
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What do you do to constantly challenge your underlying beliefs and assumptions?
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Would you do anything differently if given the opportunity?
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How and where do you find inspiration?
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How do you keep your feelings separate from your decision-making?
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What values are you committed to?
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How do you balance your work and home life?
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Do you have any books that you would suggest I read?
Tips for a Successful Mentoring Session
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Prepare and ask relevant questions.
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Be respectful of your mentor’s time and experience.
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Ask if you can follow up and exchange contact information.
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Afterwards, ask yourself what you learned from the meeting and how you can apply your new knowledge.
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Thank your mentor for their advice with an email or personalized note.
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