First Meeting Checklist for Mentors

Use this checklist as a guide and feel free to adapt it so it sounds and feels like you.

IF YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY:

• Check out your mentee's profile..
  See what their hobbies and interests are.

• Send through a quick intro via Mentorloop chat.
  Give them a bit of background on who you are to break the ice.

• Ask them to introduce themselves.
  If they haven't already, ask them to share a bit about themselves.

• Consider your own experience and strengths

  Have a think about what you can bring into this relationship.

• Consider what you want to get out of this relationship

  Mentors can gain so many great things from being truly present for someone - mentoring is always a two-way street.

DURING YOUR FIRST MEETING:

• Set the parameters

  Get the housekeeping out of the way early. Schedule your 2 x month meetings.

• Introductions!

  Give your mentee a more in-depth overview of your experience. Share transparently about your journey.

• Why are you here?

  Let your mentee know why you're offering your time and how it adds value to your life.

• Make sure you're listening

  Make sure you come away with a clear sense of what your mentee is experiencing.

AFTER YOUR FIRST MEETING:

• Review and reflect

  Consider what you discussed, review your mentee's meeting wrap-up and send some additional feedback if applicable.

• Share some resources

  Now that you have some idea of what your mentee wants and needs, share some relevant blogs or podcasts to get them started.

• Encourage your mentee to schedule your next catch up

  If your mentee hasn't tried to schedule or confirm your next meeting after a few days, they might be feeling a bit shy - reach out!