Guidelines for Mentors

• Take the relationship seriously.
• Make a list before your first meeting. Think of things you would have wanted to know about a Mentor from their point of view (information about yourself, your organization, current position and career history. Include any organizational changes you’ve experienced or what it was like to be new).
• Create a list of questions to ask. Position, how they got there, how long in the industry, what they’d like to get out of the relationship and PAICR, current/future career goals.
• If you are asked a question and do not know the answer acknowledge that you do not know and offer to research the answer or connect the Mentee to others in the organization that may be able to provide the requested information.
• Take the initiative to have your first meeting (drink, coffee, meal, social event).
• Be clear about what they can expect from you (time, accessibility, etc.). Offer Mentees access to all Mentors (share contact list)
• Create an agenda for the first conversation – goals and expectations, concerns, initial impressions, questions you have about each other, why you think you can be a worthy Mentor.
• Listen deeply and ask powerful questions that are challenging in a friendly way and help the Mentee think about what is important to them.
• Agree on date of next meeting or communication.
• Maintain privacy of conversations and assure Mentee of confidentiality.
• Enjoy!

Guidelines for Mentees

• The Mentor Program is completely voluntary. All Mentors are participating because they want to.
• Take advantage of the relationship with your mentor. They have experience, perspective and a network to share.
• Participation in the Mentor Program will provide you with additional access to communications professionals in the investment industry and the support of an expanded peer network as your career continues to develop.
• Please respect the time and accessibility of your mentor. They will make themselves available to the extent possible and will likewise understand your time and accessibility requirements.
• Building relationships takes time. This can be a long-term relationship that develops as you get to know each other better through PAICR events or one-on-one conversations/meetings.
• People who have had a positive experience as mentees often make great mentors.
• Have fun!
  
  

Upcoming Roundtables

West Coast Conference

March 16 & 17, 2009

RFP Symposium

May 4, 2009

11th Annual Conference

September 14 & 15, 2009