Mentoring is a powerful personal development and empowerment tool. It is an effective way of helping people to progress in their careers.
Mentoring is a partnership between two people (mentor and mentee) normally working in a similar field or sharing similar experiences. It is a helpful relationship based upon mutual trust and respect.
A mentor is a guide who can help the mentee to find the right direction and who can help them to develop solutions to career issues. Mentoring provides the mentee with an opportunity to think about career options and progress.
A mentor helps the mentee to believe in himself/herself and boost their confidence. A mentor asks questions and challenges, while providing guidance and encouragement.
Mentoring:
* Allows the mentee to explore new ideas in confidence.
* Provides an opportunity to look more closely at yourself, your issues, opportunities and what you
want in life.
* Is about becoming more self aware,
* Is a way of taking responsibility for your life and directing your life in the direction you decide