Career Development Modules

Cultivating Connections Through the UGA Mentor Program

The UGA Mentor Program is excited to support you on your personal and professional development journey through mentorship.

Requesting a mentor can seem daunting, intimidating, and even awkward, but in reality it's super simple! Whether it is your first time thinking about mentorship or if you've had various mentors, the UGA Mentor Program is here to help you! Through these modules, you will have the opportunity to learn more about mentoring and how you can strengthen your relationship with UGA alumni, faculty, staff, and others during your time at the University.

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Career Development eLC Modules related to mentoring

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Curating Your Mentorship Experience

  • Define mentorship
  • Identify how a mentor can help you during different stages of your college journey
  • Develop an understanding for how your mentorships can have a lasting impact on yourpersonal and professional life

Mentee Best Practices

  • Understand Mentee Responsibilities
  • Identify and implement best practices to maximize your connections

How to Best Communicate in a Mentorship

  • Communicate effectively with a mentor
  • Understand when to employ different types of communication methods
  • Build a communication plan or agenda for your mentorship

What Happens after the Mentorship ends?

  • Translate your mentorship experience to resume or interviews
  • Take next steps and learn how to engage further with the UGA Mentor Program

By the end of these modules, you will be able to...

  • Use the resources provided by the UGA Mentor Program to explore your mentorship needs and clarify what you want to gain from a mentoring relationship
  • Reflect on current or past mentorships and their contributions to building your personal board of directors
  • Utilize mentorship to support both your personal and professional development
  • Communicate, network, and establish a mentoring relationship