Finding a mentor
Are you looking for a mentor to help you with your professional opportunities and challenges? If so, then we can help you find one.
Mentors for membership and IPD
Mentors guide you towards Associate, Chartered, Technician and Incorporated Membership as part of your Initial Professional Development (IPD), helping you develop and meet the core objectives related to each grade of membership.
Mentors for career development
Mentors can also help you with your career direction and growth, with project work, or with areas of study. They can help grow your knowledge.
It’s important when working with a mentor to agree the areas you wish to explore together, so think carefully about what you want to achieve and agree it with them.
Who is a mentor?
A mentor should be a professionally qualified member or someone of equivalent standing – this is especially important for routes to membership and IPD.
Being mentored is an effective way to progress your career by accessing the knowledge and experience of a senior engineering professional. You can have more than one mentor if you wish. Download the Mentor Handbook and share this with the senior engineers you have agreed to work with through your journey to professional registration.
Tips for making the most of your mentor
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Set a regular time for meetings
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Maintain regular contact
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Prepare for your meetings: plan or structure the discussion around the issues you want to cover
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Respect your mentor’s time: give notice if you need to cancel a meeting and be reasonable about contact during the working day or personal time
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Be open to suggestions and trying new things: tell your mentor if you acted on their advice, and what the outcome was
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Give your mentor feedback: it’s essential for a successful relationship.
Need advice finding a mentor
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