Mentor Moments

Mastering the art of negotiation
Negotiation is a skill that impacts and shapes both our personal and professiona...
 
Establishing clear goals in a mentoring relationship
Without clear goals, even the most well-intentioned partnership can feel unstruc...
 
How to be an effective mentee
Being a mentee is not just about receiving guidance and advice from a mentor. Yo...
 
How do you react to feedback?
We often take feedback personally, especially when it's critical, feeling as tho...
 
How to amplify your influence
Influence is about inspiring trust, building meaningful relationships and guidin...
 
Building relationships with recruiters
Even when employed, recruiters can offer unique insights about the industry, hel...
 
Priorities matter
In our busy daily lives, it's easy to get caught up in a whirlwind of tasks and ...
 
Remain teachable
Remaining teachable is an active choice to engage with the world with curiosity,...
 
Know when you are wrong
Nobody enjoys being wrong. We all make decisions, hoping for the best outcome. Y...
 
Being open-minded and adaptive
Being open-minded means being receptive to new ideas, perspectives, and experien...
 
How to not take offense
How can we manage our interpersonal interactions with resilience and grace? Whet...
 
Share your progress, not just your goals
Sharing your progress not only helps you stay motivated, but it inspires those a...
 
Why you need a personalized mentoring plan
With any mentoring relationship, what you get out is equal to what you put in. T...
 
The perfect mentorship
Once you’ve found your mentor or mentee, the next thing you’ll have to overc...
 
Communicating honestly with your mentor
Imagine being in a relationship that lacks trust. Imagine not being able to be h...
 
After applying for a job
You may be experiencing severe anxiety. You are uncertain about the future. You ...
 
Mock job interviews
Mock job interviews provide mentees the opportunity to refine their interview sk...
 
Handling conflict
Conflicts can occur in any relationship, and mentorships are no exception. But t...
 
Active listening
Mentoring relationships are built on trust. It’s essential that both parties f...
 
Why thank you letters are important
Don't be shy about sending a thank you letter after an interview because there a...
 
Emailing a potential employer
Approaching employers about potential positions is a pivotal moment in any stude...
 
Storytelling
We all tell stories! And, we all listen to stories. We can move people to act b...