Information for Mentees
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I choose a Mentor? First complete your profile with information on what help you are looking for. Chronus will recommend mentors using an algorithm that matches mentors and mentees based on profile compatibility. You may also browse through the list of mentors. Once a mentor is identified, please create a mentoring request.
- How long will the mentors be available? We ask our mentors to make commitments of at least six months in order to ensure that the mentee is able to fully benefit from the relationship. If a mentor must leave the relationship early, we request at least one month's notice. Due to the length of the program, it may not be possible to identify a new mentor if the relationship ends after the first month of the connection.
- Relationship is not going well or I am concerned about mentorship, what to do? We encourage letting the mentor know about the situation and contact the program administrator immediately. We will provide our full support to resolve the situation in the best manner possible.
- Will I receive a certificate of participation? To receive a certificate of completion, milestones must be documented in the connection plan.
- What should I do if my mentor stops responding or I am unable to make a connection with a mentor? Please contact the program administrator for assistance.
Mentee DO's
- Take a proactive role in shaping the relationship.
- Understand what you want from the mentoring relationship and communicate your goals and aspirations to your mentor. Balance personal and professional relationship with your mentor.
- Set aside time for the mentoring process and keep all scheduled appointments with your mentor and display professional behavior.
- Put your time with your mentor to best use. Come to meetings with mentor prepared with planned topics.
- Respond in a timely manner to your mentor's feedback. Respond to emails from your mentor at most two days after receipt.
- Be open and honest with your mentor about your challenges and weaknesses.
- If something concerning the mentor needs to be discussed with others, it should first be discussed within the mentoring relationship.
Mentee DON'Ts
- Ask for advice on everything. Have a purpose in each request.
- Blame the mentor if his or her advice doesn't work out.
- Expect the mentor to know all the answers.
- Commit yourself to obligations you cannot keep.
- Cancel meetings/visits with your mentor at the last minute.
