Would you like to hear inspiring career stories? Are you looking for the answers to your career questions and your career path? Join MRU mentorship program, find a mentor and make a move towards successful career!
You can register and find your mentor here: www.idialogue.lt
Mentoring is a collaboration between a mentor and a student in order to educate the student and prepare him for his future career. This is a great way to get answers to questions that arise during your studies, to grow your personality and develop your skills. A mentor is a leader and advisor with relevant professional experience who is ready to answer your questions and is able and willing to share his experience and knowledge. Join and take the opportunity to have a mentor who will accompany you towards a successful career.
- What can students achieve working with a mentor?
- Get to know the representatives and authorities of the future profession;
- Develop their own career by listening to career stories;
- Get acquainted with organizations, their mission, work duties and understand their values and goals;
- Understand what competences they have and what competences should still be developed;
- Expand their contact network and successfully integrate into organizations;
- Acquire a wider range of knowledge by discussing various professional topics, current events;
- Find and try additional learning opportunities recommended by the mentor;
- Discuss problems, motivation questions and challenges of study and work.
- We aim for mentorship to be a meaningful experience and help both the student and the mentor grow.
For participating in the mentoring program, you can receive a digital badge and a portfolio confirming the competences acquired during this activity. A portfolio of competencies will not only allow you to demonstrate your abilities to a potential employer, but will also give you more confidence when presenting yourself.
List of skills and competences that you can use to enrich your experience and portfolio of competences:
- Professional Skills: Mentors can transfer their knowledge and experience to help the mentee acquire specific skills related to their professional field.
- Personal Skills: Mentoring helps develop personal skills such as self-awareness, emotional intelligence, self-confidence and self-control.
- Communication Skills: Regular meetings with the mentor encourage the mentee to improve their verbal and written communication, listening skills and ability to express their thoughts clearly.
- Career Planning: Mentors can help mentees set career goals, create an action plan, and provide feedback on their progress.
- Networking: Mentoring gives you the opportunity to meet new people and expand your professional network.
- Problem Solving Skills: Mentoring often involves discussing the challenges and problems facing the mentee, encouraging them to find creative and effective solutions.
- Leadership Skills: By observing and learning from the mentor, the mentee can develop their own leadership style and skills.
- Responsibility and Commitment: Mentoring encourages mentees to take responsibility for their own actions and commitments, strengthening their discipline and self-control.