Society for Human Resource Management
EMU Student Mentee Program Application
Name
Student Number: E_________________
The best way to reach me is:
□ Phone __________________________
Best time to call: __________________
□ Email ______________________________________________________________
□ Other ______________________________________________________________
Please indicate your student classification: □ Freshman □ Sophomore □ Junior □ Senior □ Graduate
Program of Study/Major________________________
**If you are a returning as a mentee, please complete a new application form indicating if you would like a new
mentor_________________________________________________________________________________________
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Summary of work experience, if any, areas of emphasis:
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Current position and or employer (if applicable):
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HR Classes taken or in-progress: (i.e. MGMT 384 or
610)_____________________________________________________________________________________
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What do you hope to gain or learn from the mentoring program?
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Area(s) of HR interest: (check all that apply and rank with #1 as highest priority) ‘
□ Compensation & Benefits
□ HR Research
□ Employment / Staffing
□ Workplace Health & Safety
□ Employee & Labor Relations
□ HR Information Systems
□ Workplace Diversity
□ Training & Development
□ Strategic HR Management
□ Other
Student’s Expectations for the Mentor Program: (check all that apply)
□ Would like to job shadow an HR professional
□ Prefer an HR professional who is a recent graduate
□ Prefer an HR professional who has many years of experience
□ Interest in assisting HR professionals at HRAGD/GAASHRM, conferences, etc.
□ Seeking career planning/management advice
□ Seeking job search advice: resume and interviewing tips
□ Looking to establish a long-term relationship with my mentor
□ Other:____________________________________________________________________
Do you have any specific requirements for your mentor program partner (for example, industry, location, other
preferences)?
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EMU SHRM Student Guidelines for Mentor Program
What is mentoring?
Mentoring is a way for more experienced HR professionals to share their experiences with less
experienced mentee. A mentor acts as a trusted counselor or guide, who assists the mentored mentee in
setting and achieving goals for developing career direction and skills. By participating in a mentor/mentee
relationship, mentors develop valuable skills that can further their personal and professional development as
well. The relationship requires honesty, openness, commitment and effort by both individuals. Mentee’s should
always be mindful and respectful of your mentor’s personal and professional time. Be respectful of the time
offered by your mentor for the program and use that time that you and your mentor have set aside wisely.
In a mentoring relationship, mentor and mentee
• Identify objectives, goals and developmental needs
• Define and establish a plan to accomplish mentoree’s goals
• Meet regularly in person or via phone or email to review and evaluate progress
Mentor’s role
A mentor serves as a role model, offering penalty-free advice and counsel, and providing candid feedback to the
mentoree.
A mentor:
• Listens and offers feedback
• Recommends developmental activities
• Suggests and provides resources
• Communicates experiences and challenges
To help ensure the mentor/mentee relationship is successful, the mentor and mentee should set aside meeting
time each month. The mentor should also consider what resources (books, web, etc.) might be of value to the
mentee.
Mentee’s role
The success of a mentoring relationship is often based on what the mentee wants to achieve from it.
The mentee:
• Asks questions
• Listens
• Shares ongoing career planning and development
• Is open to the mentor’s suggestions
• Keeps the lines of communication open with his or her mentor
• Mentee’s should always be mindful and respectful of your mentor’s personal and professional time. Be
respectful of the time offered by your mentor for the program and use that time that you and your mentor
have set aside wisely.
Benefits of participation
A mentor who participates in a mentoring relationship may
• Gain personal satisfaction from helping others discover and reach their potential
• Gain exposure to new perspectives from the mentoree
• Expand professional networks
• Enhance coaching, feedback and leadership skills
A mentee who participates in a mentoring relationship may
• Develop networks
• Receive valuable sounding boards
• Receive career guidance
• Increase their visibility
• Learn to adapt to changing professional and organizational circumstances
• Develop or enhance skills needed to move forward in their careers