Key Characteristics of Effective Mentors
- Set high standards
- Be available and invest time
- Give relevant examples from experience
- Be candid in dealings and advice
- Listen, empathize, show passion
- Understand how mentee learns/works
- Challenge mentee with actionable advice
Mentor Benefits
In addition to helping a student grow and supporting the business profession, you have accomplished much more in your role as a mentor. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has created a list of the positive outcomes of a mentoring relationship for a mentor that we hope will help you to reflect on the numerous benefits of your participation in Marquette's College of Business Administration Mentor Program. Read the full article.
RESOURCES
For mentors
- 7 College Jobs That Will Turbocharge Your Resume (U.S. News & World Report)
- Getting the most out of your mentor relationship
- Tips for jump-starting your relationship
- Reverse mentoring? Your mentee can teach you a thing or two (The Wall Street
Journal)
- Mentors help young professionals get ahead
(The Wall Street Journal)
For mentees
MUAA Mentor Program October Newsletter