Be a mentor
When you enable the mentor status on your Concordia Alumni Connect profile, it will appear in mentor search results.
1. From the Concordia Alumni Connect dashboard/homepage select the ‘Find a Mentor or Mentee’ menu item.
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2. Select ‘Find a Mentor’.
![Find a Mentor](/content/concordia/en/alumni-friends/career-services/alumni-connect/mentors/_jcr_content/content-main/grid_container_140152123/grid-container-parsys/image_1961164205.img.jpg/1645716571225.jpg)
3. Click on ‘Join’ in the ‘Become a Mentor’ section and follow the steps outlined from there
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4. Read and accept the ‘Terms and Conditions of Concordia Alumni eMentoring Program’
5. Complete the necessary steps to set up your mentoring profile
6. Finish
IN THIS VIDEO: review steps to set up your mentor profile and find mentees
Start mentoring!
You decide which mentoring services you’re willing to offer:
- Provide advice via email or chat
- Set up a phone call
- Review a CV/cover letter
- Organize a workplace visit or job shadowing session
- Organize an in-person meeting
When someone selects you as a mentor, you will receive a notification message and will be asked to accept or decline the request.
Tips to facilitate communication with your mentee(s):
- Explain your role as a Mentor.
- Provide advice and guidance within your area of expertise.
- Ensure discussions are kept confidential.
- Respond promptly to the individual you are mentoring.
- Try to regularly keep in touch with Mentees.
- Communicate in a respectful manner.
- Keep the relationship professional.
- Share experiences and give examples.
- Discuss the length of your Mentor and Mentee partnership.
- Organize a schedule that is convenient for the Mentor and Mentee.