Mentor Program

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2012 Mentor Program

Ever face a task, challenge or decision at work and wonder how a seasoned professional might handle it? Wish there were someone you could bounce your career goals and strategies off who can provide some meaningful feedback? Want a more personal approach to gaining insight into the association community?

Here are some common mentor/mentee activities:

• Talking together (about the mentee’s past experiences, goals, plans, and skills as well as the mentor’s career path; useful problem solving strategies)

• Attending meetings, conferences, and other events together and discussing them later

• Having the mentee observe the mentor handling challenging situations

• Role-playing situations faced by the mentee; exchanging and discussing written materials (such as a document written by the mentee or an article valued by the mentor)

• Co-authoring a publication

• Interacting with other people (including persons who could be of help to the mentee and other mentor-mentee pairs)

Who can join ESSAE’s mentoring program as a mentee?

Any ESSAE member can apply to participate as a mentee in the program by completing a screening process. This process will assess the interests, expectations and needs of the individual mentee so that he/she may be matched with the appropriate mentor.

What can I get out of this program?

•  Encouragement and the ability to see long-term possibilities
• Professional development, broader networks and guidance regarding career advancement
•  A chance to tap into the knowledge and expertise of veteran association execs
•  Professional and personal growth

To Get Involved Please Contact The ESSAE Office!