Read on Twitter
1/ We've started over 500 mentorships at @SharpestMindsAI. Most have been successful, but some of them didn't work out. We've learned alot from both the failures and the successes.
Here are some of those lessons:
Here are some of those lessons:
2/ A mentorship is not a teacher/student relationship. The best mentors don't spoon-feed their mentees. Instead, they provide guidance on how to approach problems and where to find answers. Encouraging their mentee to learn independently.
3/ The best mentees don't rely on their mentor to teach them everything. They recognize that their mentor is a valuable resource. Someone to help filter the signal from the noise and point them in the right direction. Someone to evaluate and validate the skills they build.
4/ Emotional support is an underrated value-add. Especially during the job search, which can be one of the most depressing and loneliest periods in someone's life
A mentor can help with expectations and motivation. They've been through it before. And it's easier with support.
A mentor can help with expectations and motivation. They've been through it before. And it's easier with support.
5/ Setting expectations is a must. Most mentorships fail because of a mismatch in expectations. As a mentor, be upfront about what you can and can't help with. And mentees should be honest about their own abilities and what they hope to get from the relationship.
6/ Show up every week. Having a consistent check-in schedule is important. It's fine to reschedule meetings or put a pause on the mentorship. But if either person repeatedly misses meetings or cancels last-minute, it can turn into a habit and put a strain on the relationship
