Responsibilities
of a Mentee
Evaluating a Mentor
Responsibilities
of a Mentee
- Eagerness
to learn and respect for mentor’s expertise
- Seriousness
in the relationship
- Flexibility
and an understanding of this senior professional’s demanding
schedule
- Promptness
for all meetings
- Feedback,
even if nothing is requested
- Appreciation
of mentor’s time and interest
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Evaluating
a Mentor
- Is
your mentor academically successful?
- Are
you interested in your mentors research areas and techniques?
- Is
your mentor approachable?
- Does
you mentor advise and encourage you with respect to your goals?
- Do
the two of you meet regularly?
- Do
you receive regular feedback and constructive criticism?
- Does
your mentor facilitate your participation in professional activities
within and outside the organization?
- Are
you invited to informal gatherings of people from work?
- Is
your mentor your advocate within the department?
- Does
your mentor encourage you to submit grants, help you with research
ideas and push you to write manuscripts?
- Does
your mentor connect you to other senior professionals who could
"fill in the gaps" in areas where he or she might be less
skilled?
- Has
your mentor observed you in a teaching situation and provided feedback?
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