Suggested Activities for Career Mentoring

Suggested Activities for Career Mentoring

Below is a list of suggested activities for mentors and mentees to do together. Use this as a guide and be creative when planning activities.

Professional Training

• Case Study                                                                                                                  Discuss a project or issue with the mentor. Offer perspective based on knowledge learned in school.
• On-Site Meeting
  Attend a business meeting with the mentor. The meeting could include the mentor’s direct reports, peers or supervisor. 
• Company Tour
  Take a company/organization tour with the mentor to learn about the company, culture and work environment.
• Profession-Related Case, Book or Current Event
  Read about a profession-related current event/issue and discuss together.

Career Development

• Career Planning
  Share career plans with the mentor. Discuss talents, skills and interests with the mentor and ask for guidance and coaching on career plans.

• Career Tools
  Review resumes, cover letters and other career tools with the mentor and ask for constructive feedback.

• Career Skills
  Practice informational and job interviews with the mentor.  Mentor groups can also attend career workshops together.

• Career Shadowing
  Shadow the mentor at work. Learn information about the mentor’s industry, company, role and career path.

• Personality/Career Assessments
  Take a personality/career assessment as a group.  Discuss results, findings and implications on career direction.

Networking

• Business Function/Professional Organization
  Attend a business function with the mentor including a conference or networking function.

• Meet Other Professionals
  Work with the mentor to meet other professionals in order to hear different perspectives.

• Informal Outing
  Attend a sporting event with the mentor, volunteer as a group or invite the mentor to lunch or dinner.