As a mentor, you can take on the following roles:
As an adviser you consider the goals of your mentee and discuss the steps required to achieve them.
As an initiator, you open up new perspectives, provide stimuli for goals and paths of development, point out underdeveloped or unrealised potential and encourage the ideas and initiatives of your mentee.
As an arbiter of knowledge you address specific issues, offer your mentee advice and bring your own expertise and skills to the table.
Specific responsibilities:
- to give advice
- to voice opinions
- to discuss career plans and potential obstacles
- to provide opportunities for social, professional and business connections
- to share experiences gained through your own development process and work
- to provide insights into what you experience in your job from day to day