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A) Mentoring

PART 2

A) Mentoring
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What is mentoring

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Mentoring is a system of semi-structured guidance whereby one
person shares their knowledge, skills and experience to assist others to
progress in their own lives and careers. Mentors need to be readily accessible
and prepared to offer help as the need arises - within agreed bounds.
Mentoring is more than 'giving advice' or passing on what your
experience was in an area or situation. It's about motivating and empowering
the other person to identify their own issues and goals, and helping them to
find ways of resolving or reaching them - not by doing it for them, or expecting
them to 'do it the way I did it', but by understanding and respecting different
ways of working.

Basic characteristics of a good mentor
A good mentoring relationship provides new employees as well as
PART 2 interns with someone that will share their professional knowledge and
expertise in the field. A good mentor is available to answer any questions
relevant to the job. Good mentor-mentee relationships are a two-way street;
A) Mentoring consequently, if you want a good relationship with your mentor, become a
good mentee. This requires a genuine interest in your mentor and a
willingness to do what it takes to become successful as an intern or new
employee in the field.

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