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Interested in being mentored?
Start by reviewing the sections for mentees in the Auxiliary Mentorship Guide (click here), and the insights on this page to better understand what it means to be a mentee and how to make the most of the experience.
What is a Mentee?
A mentee is someone seeking guidance to grow within the Auxiliary. Through mentorship, mentees gain support in navigating training opportunities, building leadership skills, increasing confidence, and mapping a path toward personal and professional success.
Benefits of Being a Mentee
Mentees benefit from their mentor’s knowledge, experience, and support. Additional advantages include:
- A trusted listener for both challenges and achievements
- Stronger skills in planning, learning, and communication
- Insight into leadership roles and responsibilities
- An advocate within the Auxiliary
- Firsthand knowledge of how the Auxiliary operates
- Honest, constructive feedback
- Career-building skills relevant beyond the Auxiliary
Roles and Responsibilities of a Mentee
Growth through mentorship depends on your active participation. So yes, you need to be accountable. A successful mentee:
- Commits to personal and professional development
- Owns the process of learning and skill-building
- Shares goals, expectations, and challenges openly
- Collaborates with their mentor on an Individual Development Plan (IDP)
- Listens actively and asks thoughtful questions
- Creates a trusting, respectful relationship
- Seeks and applies feedback
- Comes prepared to each mentoring session
- Respects the mentor’s time and contributions
- Applies lessons learned in day-to-day responsibilities
- Keeps supervisors informed of progress
- Provides feedback on the mentoring relationship
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