Sample Meeting Goals for Mentor and Mentee
You can use these examples as inspiration for your meetings with your mentor or mentee. The focus of your meetings will depend on the goals that you set together based on the Partnership Goal Setting document you complete during your first meeting.
Goals |
Activities |
Getting to Know One Another and Partnership Goal Setting |
- Mentor and mentee share details about their professional work history.
- Review the Partnership Goal Setting document. Discuss key areas to focus on.
- Decide on focus areas and set realistic weekly goals.
- Set/confirm next meeting date and location.
- Agree on preferred methods of communication and response times.
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Applying for Jobs |
- Review recent job postings found by the mentee and discuss requirements.
- Identify key skills and terms to highlight in applications.
- Enhance LinkedIn profile and discuss relevant LinkedIn groups to join.
- Set/confirm next meeting date and location.
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Hiring Processes – Interview Practice |
- Conduct a mock interview and discuss feedback.
- Set/confirm next meeting date and location.
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Hiring Processes – Telephone Interview |
- Conduct a mock telephone interview and provide feedback.
- Set/confirm next meeting date and location.
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Networking |
- Discuss professional networking opportunities and events in Canada.
- Compare Canadian networking practices with those from other regions.
- Explore the “Why Is Networking Critical and How to Do It” eLearning module.
- Set/confirm next meeting date and location.
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Workplace Culture and Communication |
- Discuss workplace “unwritten rules” and communication styles.
- Identify useful information to learn when starting a new job.
- Set/confirm next meeting date and location.
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After the Job Search – Performance Reviews |
- Discuss typical performance review processes and probation periods in Canada.
- Talk about preparing for performance reviews and probationary success.
- Set/confirm next meeting date and location.
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Final Meeting |
- Discuss ongoing career and professional development plans.
- Develop an action plan for future job search, networking, or onboarding.
- Review the Partnership Goal Setting document and celebrate successes.
- Identify any topics not covered and suggest resources for further learning.
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