Effective mentorship is about finding someone who is doing what you want to do, exploring how they got there, and learning if it is right for you.
Are you preparing to graduate and need help…
The Baker Business School invites you to join The Citadel Baker Coaching Prograg (BCP). The Baker Coaching Program is open to all business students – cadets, day students, and those enrolled in evening undergraduate and MBA programs. You will be matched with a business mentor in your field.
The goal of BCP is to help the next generation of business leaders navigate the transition to post-grad professional life and enhance your prospects for successful careers. Our business faculty strongly encourage you to take advantage of this learning and networking opportunity.
Once you are signed up you will be matched and notified by email. You and your mentor will become part of a “mentoring connection,” and will proceed through the 5-meeting Baker Connection Plan.
Are you preparing to graduate and need help…
*Exploring career paths
*Networking and finding internships
*Identifying employers and jobs
*Targeting your resume
*Preparing to ace interviews
The Baker Business School invites you to join The Citadel Baker Coaching Prograg (BCP). The Baker Coaching Program is open to all business students – cadets, day students, and those enrolled in evening undergraduate and MBA programs. You will be matched with a business mentor in your field.
The goal of BCP is to help the next generation of business leaders navigate the transition to post-grad professional life and enhance your prospects for successful careers. Our business faculty strongly encourage you to take advantage of this learning and networking opportunity.
Once you are signed up you will be matched and notified by email. You and your mentor will become part of a “mentoring connection,” and will proceed through the 5-meeting Baker Connection Plan.
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 a personal and professional relationship with your mentor.
- Set aside time for the mentoring process and keep all scheduled appointments with your mentor if possible, working in a timely manner.
- Come to your meetings with planned topics for discussion.
- Respond to all communications from your mentor.
- 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.