Suggested Activities
Suggested Activities
Below is a list of suggested activities for mentors and mentees to do together. Use this as a guide and be creative when planning activities.
Professional Training
- On-Site Meeting
Attend a business meeting with the mentor. The meeting could include the mentor’s direct reports, peers or supervisor.
- Company Tour
Take a company/organization tour with the mentor to learn about the company, culture, and work environment.
- Profession Related Current Event or Issue
Read about a profession related current event or issue and discuss as a team.
Career Development
- Career Planning
Share career plans with the mentor. Discuss talents, skills and interests with the mentor and ask for guidance and coaching on career plans.
- Career Tools
Review resumes, cover letters, and other career tools with the mentor and ask for constructive feedback.
- Career Skills
Practice informational and job interviews with the mentor. Mentor groups can also attend career workshops together.
- Career Shadowing
Shadow the mentor at work. Learn information about the mentor’s industry, company, role, and career path.
- Personality/Career Assessments
Take a personality/career assessment as a group. Discuss results, findings and implications on career direction.
Networking
- Business Function/Professional Organization
Attend a business function with the mentor including a conference or networking function.
- Meet Other Professionals
Work with the mentor to meet other professionals in order to hear different perspectives on business.
- Informal Outing
Attend a sporting event with the mentor, volunteer as a group, or invite the mentor to lunch or dinner.