Rounding it up

Since you are near the end of your mentorship, it is time for you to gather and collect your wins and learnings, and write up your final report. Our rounding up tips are: 1. Reflect on the learning objectives. What steps have you been able to take? What did you learn? And, what did you…

Questions, questions, questions

Asking the right questions can make a huge difference! There are 4 types of questions you can ask: relating to your mentor’s stories, self-awareness, situations, and skill-building. These questions can be framed around your life, or you could ask and learn from your mentor’s experience. Check out these 10 questions for inspiration. Do you have…

Networking isn’t hard

Networking. Some love it, while some think it is pure agony and headaches. But, the importance and benefits of a well-structured network are undeniable. It can make the difference between getting the job or not, receiving the promotion, and opening doors to new opportunities. Besides, networking also helps you develop and improve your skill-set! Networking…

Develop rapid curiosity

Your No. 1 job should be to develop your ability to learn and change. The job of your future may not even exist today, and the pace of change is only accelerating. We cannot predict what skills will be needed years down the road. So, invest in your ability to nurture your creativity & curiosity,…

Glance at the future

As a wise man once said, “Begin with the end in mind” (Stephen R. Covey). Knowing where to head is fundamental to your growth and a great habit to adapt yourself. Having no clear direction will lead to the inability to divide the relevant from the irrelevant. And besides, a goal keeps you motivated! Beginning…

Career development

Here are some tips on how you can benefit from your meeting time even more. Prepare the agenda. Plan ahead of time what you want to discuss so you can properly set the agenda for each meeting. If you have multiple questions/topics, a schedule will help stick to the time, and not end up with…

Getting the most out of mentorship

Your first meeting will probably consist of redefining your learning objectives with your mentor. Goal setting can be a challenge but it doesn’t have to. In order to set yourself up for success, we are leaving you with a strategic approach for goal setting: The GROW(TH) model. GROWTH stands for Goal, Current Reality, Options (of…