I am often asked how matches are made within the Mid-Day Mentoring Program that was mentioned in my previous blog entry. In the Mid-Day Mentoring Program, both mentors and mentees complete confidential questionnaires. Mentees rank areas of focus that they would like to receive mentoring in. These areas of focus are the starting point for the match. Mentors are then selected for each mentee based on their knowledge and experience, as indicated in their completed questionnaires. Of course, there is also some “matching magic” involved! That’s when hobbies and other common interests are considered to ensure that both the mentee and mentor will find elements on which to build a fulfilling mentoring relationship. I recently received the following e-mail message from one of the mentors: “met with my mentee today… lovely woman… luv her… you did a great match… i think it’s mutual…” I ask you, now how cool is that?!!
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