Suggested activities Tour mentor's workplace. Conduct informational interviews with mentor's colleagues, co-workers, and supervisors. Review student's resume, interview questions, application letters, etc. Discuss various topics related to the student's goals and the mentor's career. Building students' self-confidence.
Mentors provide encouragement, help students develop their talents, and serve as resources.
They can serve as role models, good listeners, and friends. Gathering information from a mentor who has a broad background and diverse experiences. Students listen, ask questions, share ideas, and serve as a resource from which mentors can gain fresh perspectives. They are curious about the world outside the University and are eager to learn more about how the mentor got started in his or her career. Last modified on The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.