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Take a proactive role in shaping the relationship.
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Understand what you want from the mentoring relationship and communicate your goals and aspirations to your mentor. Balance a personal and professional relationship with your mentor.
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Set aside time for the mentoring process and keep all scheduled appointments with your mentor. Avoid canceling last-minute.
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Come to meetings prepared with planned topics.
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Respond in a timely manner to your mentor's feedback. Respond to emails from your mentor at most two days after receipt.
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Be open and honest with your mentor about your challenges and areas of weakness.
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If something concerning the mentor needs to be discussed with others, it should first be discussed within the mentoring relationship.
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Have a purpose in each request.
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Understand that mentors will not be able to provide mentoring on all areas of interest.
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Respect your mentor’s voluntary time commitment.
