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Mentor/Mentee FAQ - What Should I Include in My Mentoring Preferences?

Learn what information to include in your mentoring preferences to help us match you with the most suitable mentor, mentee, or mentoring partner.

What should I include in my mentoring preferences?

During registration, you'll be asked to complete your mentoring preferences. This is your opportunity to tell other participants a little about yourself and what you're hoping to gain from, or contribute to, a mentoring relationship.

We recommend writing 3-4 sentences that clearly explain your experience, goals, and areas of interest.

If you're registering as a mentor, focus on your experience, areas of expertise, and how you can support others.

If you're registering as a mentee, focus on your background, career goals, and the areas where you'd like guidance or development.

Providing detailed and thoughtful preferences helps improve matching and increases the likelihood of forming a successful mentoring relationship.

 

Not Sure What to Include?

For Mentors

Consider including:

  • Skills you can share
    • "I have strong project management skills and experience leading cross-functional teams."
  • Industry experience
    • "I've worked in the healthcare sector for over 10 years, specialising in regulatory compliance."
  • Your current role or career stage
    • "I'm currently a senior manager overseeing a team of 20."
  • Key strengths
    • "My strengths include problem-solving, strategic thinking, and coaching others."
  • Your mentoring style
    • "I prefer open, honest conversations and provide constructive feedback."

For Mentees

Consider including:

  • The type of support you're looking for
    • "I'm looking for guidance on developing leadership skills."
  • Your current career stage
    • "I'm in my first management role after five years in marketing."
  • Goals you'd like to achieve
    • "My goal is to improve my public speaking and presentation skills."
  • Skills you'd like to develop
    • "I want to learn more about data analysis and how to use it for decision-making."
  • Your main objectives
    • "I want to gain confidence in managing teams and driving projects."
  • Your preferred communication style
    • "I prefer regular check-ins via message and scheduled video calls."

 

Helpful Tips

✅ Be specific about your experience, interests, or goals.

✅ Include information that would help someone understand how you could support them, or how they could support you.

✅ Keep it concise but informative.

✅ Update your preferences if your goals or experience change over time.

❌ Avoid writing only a few words or leaving the section blank, as this can make it harder to find suitable matches.

 

Some Example Mentoring Preferences

Mentor Example

I am a senior finance professional with 15 years of experience in the public sector. I enjoy helping professionals develop leadership and stakeholder management skills. My mentoring style is supportive and goal-focused, and I'm happy to share insights from managing large teams and complex projects.

Mentee Example

I recently moved into my first management role and would like support developing my leadership skills and confidence. I'm particularly interested in communication, team management, and career progression. I'd value regular discussions with an experienced mentor who can share practical advice and experiences.