Mentoring has been around for ages but it has become increasingly more talked about in the
past decades as individuals have become more goal-oriented and focused on their
future. Mentoring by definition is to support and encourage individuals to manage their own learning to maximize
their potential as well as personal development and improve their performance to set themselves in the correct position to become the person they want to be. A mentorship should allow the mentee to work through challenging questions and problems in order to learn their strengths and limitations so that in going forward they will be aware of
what areas they need to work on to become a success in the field they choose. A mentor should also be in
many ways a “life coach” someone who is there to not only give constructive criticism but also boost confidence and make the mentee knowledgeable to the point where they feel comfortable enough to apply for the positions they
seek.
When many individuals think of mentoring most only think of adults mentoring children and adolescents who are either struggling academically or who come from adverse backgrounds. From embarking on a mentorship this term and taking the mentorship course, I have learned that mentors can also be professionals lending a helping hand to an individual looking to enter a field in which the mentor has enjoyed much success. Mentoring is a way for a successful
individual to give back as well as ensure the development of their field by teaching and guiding mentees on the ways in which to develop their skills while finding ways to progress their careers. One of the most integral aspects
of a mentorship is that it is a bond built between two individuals based primarily on a similar interest that most often times develops into friendship built on mutual trust and respect.
It is important today for organizations that are looking to expand to implement mentoring programs in order to stay ahead of their industry in employee retention, recruitment, professional development, and the development of a
multicultural workforce. Mentoring is especially an integral part to an organization these days due to the volume
of minorities and women entering the workforce. It is important for organizations to offer these groups opportunities for them to learn and have the chance to improve their skills in order to advance and to be successful within their
organization. Sex and race are the least important aspects to finding a mentor, the only factor that should be
a determinate when choosing a mentorship should be the mentor’s ability to help the mentee learn and progress in their field. Many organizations limit themselves by trying to pair mentorships based on sex and race when the only concern should be the mentor’s ability to teach. In closing, it is a great idea for graduate programs to require their students to engage in a mentorship prior to graduating because it gives the student a chance to get some hands on experience to go along with the course work they have learned over the years. The mentorship can also lead to desired entry level positions for graduates, which is always a great thing!
past decades as individuals have become more goal-oriented and focused on their
future. Mentoring by definition is to support and encourage individuals to manage their own learning to maximize
their potential as well as personal development and improve their performance to set themselves in the correct position to become the person they want to be. A mentorship should allow the mentee to work through challenging questions and problems in order to learn their strengths and limitations so that in going forward they will be aware of
what areas they need to work on to become a success in the field they choose. A mentor should also be in
many ways a “life coach” someone who is there to not only give constructive criticism but also boost confidence and make the mentee knowledgeable to the point where they feel comfortable enough to apply for the positions they
seek.
When many individuals think of mentoring most only think of adults mentoring children and adolescents who are either struggling academically or who come from adverse backgrounds. From embarking on a mentorship this term and taking the mentorship course, I have learned that mentors can also be professionals lending a helping hand to an individual looking to enter a field in which the mentor has enjoyed much success. Mentoring is a way for a successful
individual to give back as well as ensure the development of their field by teaching and guiding mentees on the ways in which to develop their skills while finding ways to progress their careers. One of the most integral aspects
of a mentorship is that it is a bond built between two individuals based primarily on a similar interest that most often times develops into friendship built on mutual trust and respect.
It is important today for organizations that are looking to expand to implement mentoring programs in order to stay ahead of their industry in employee retention, recruitment, professional development, and the development of a
multicultural workforce. Mentoring is especially an integral part to an organization these days due to the volume
of minorities and women entering the workforce. It is important for organizations to offer these groups opportunities for them to learn and have the chance to improve their skills in order to advance and to be successful within their
organization. Sex and race are the least important aspects to finding a mentor, the only factor that should be
a determinate when choosing a mentorship should be the mentor’s ability to help the mentee learn and progress in their field. Many organizations limit themselves by trying to pair mentorships based on sex and race when the only concern should be the mentor’s ability to teach. In closing, it is a great idea for graduate programs to require their students to engage in a mentorship prior to graduating because it gives the student a chance to get some hands on experience to go along with the course work they have learned over the years. The mentorship can also lead to desired entry level positions for graduates, which is always a great thing!