Expectations and Outcomes for the Career Mentoring Program

Scholar Expectations

Be Yourself and Have Fun

Be confident in who you are and have fun with the program.  Make the most of this time and experience with the mentor.

Be Prepared

Understand the mentor’s background, industry and company.  Ensure that goals are established, topics are identified, agendas are created, and questions are prepared for each meeting. Be prepared to talk about current news events and how they may be impacting business.

Take Responsibility for the Relationship

Take ownership to keep the mentor relationship moving forward. Be proactive to ensure that the group stays on task and meets identified goals and keep the mentor informed of progress. Realize that having a mentor is a privilege and work hard to leverage the opportunity. 

Be Honest and Communicate Openly

Openly communicate your aspirations, goals, and challenges to the mentor.  Realize that honest and direct communication is the best way to get things done.

Actively Listen and Ask Questions

Listen to the advice and experience of the mentor.  Ask questions that will help you gain additional insight. 

Be Receptive to Feedback

Accept feedback and suggestions from the mentor.  Share your feedback and opinion when asked. 

Show Professionalism

Uphold a high standard of professionalism.  Be on time, dress appropriately, and promptly return telephone calls and e-mails. Show appreciation and gratitude towards the mentor. 

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 nine month program.  Keep scheduled appointments with the mentor or reschedule if necessary. Attend scheduled events or notify Chase Turner if unable to attend. 

Promptly Communicate Issues

Contact Chase Turner with any program issues.

Mentor Expectations

Be Yourself and Have Fun

Be confident in who you are and have fun with the program.  Make the most of this time and experience with the students. 

Share Knowledge and Experiences

Share knowledge about specific jobs, career paths, organizations, industries, and business topics, based on the goals of the program. Share personal experiences that help students learn how business is practiced. 

Coach and Guide Scholars

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. Connect students with 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 the Process

Be flexible with the process and environment for meetings with the students. 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 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 nine month program.  Keep scheduled appointments with students or reschedule if necessary. Attend scheduled events or notify Chase Turner if unable to attend.

Promptly Communicate Issues

Contact Chase Turner with any program issues.