Executive Mentor Program
Mentor ExpectationsShare Knowledge and Experiences
Share knowledge about specific jobs, career paths, organizations, industries, and business topics, based on the goals for the program. Share personal experiences that will help students learn about how business is practiced. Coach and Guide Mentees
Provide students with perspective and advice on their career path and other career related topics. Offer suggestions and feedback based on each student’s direction and encourage students to explore new areas. Facilitate Networking
Commit to serve as a resource for the students. Help connect students to other professionals to allow them to hear different perspectives. These professionals may be internal or external to the organization and can be at any level. Actively Listen and Ask Questions
Listen to the needs of the students and provide an accepting and supportive atmosphere. Respond to the students with thought provoking, open-ended questions. Experiment with Process
Be flexible with the process and environment for meetings with the mentees. Utilize different techniques (e.g., role plays, experiential learning) and meeting locations to facilitate learning. Provide a Positive Role Model
Act as a role model for students and help teach them the importance of professionalism. Maintain Respect
Uphold core relationship values including privacy, confidentiality, honesty and integrity. Respect differences while discovering common ground. Commit to Entire Program
Commit to actively participate in the 11-month program. Keep scheduled appointments with students or reschedule if necessary. Attend scheduled events or notify Jill Montera if unable to attend. Promptly Communicate Issues
Contact Alex Bjork, Recruiting Development & Corporate Relations, at 303.871.4447 or at a abjork2@du.edu with any program issues. |