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Goal Setting Worksheet
Mentor Connection Program
Mentor Relationship Goal Setting Worksheet
Please print out the worksheet and use it with your mentor partner to establish goals for your relationship.

 
Student Name:   ____________________________


Mentor Name: ______________________________



Read each other's resume. Discuss mentor's background. Discuss student's major coursework and work experience to date.

 



Discuss the student's level of interest in the following activities. Rate interest level as low (L), medium (M) or high (H).

Insight into mentor's own professional experience  L M H
Visiting a mentor's workplace  L M H
Introduction to others in the field   L M H
Attending a professional meeting or program with mentor  L M H
Critiquing a resume or portfolio  L M H
Help completing a job application  L M H
Developing interviewing skills or informational interviews  L M H
Discussion of how personal and professional life can fit together  L M H
Guidance on how to seek a job in the field  L M H



Other interests  

 

 



Discuss and record ideas for ways that the mentor might be able to help the student with items rated high or medium interest in the item above.

 

 

 



Based on previous item, discuss and record additional ways that this mentoring relationship might help student make progress towards their career goal.

 

 

 



Meeting places

When choosing meeting places, try to select a location that will work for both of you. Be flexible. Remember, some conversations can also be conducted by phone or e-mail if necessary.

Discuss the most convenient place to meet.
(Rank sites with #1 being most desirable)

Student says:
The best time to reach me is:
____________________________

 ____ Mentor's work place
 ____ On campus  
 ____ Doesn't matter / will drive  
 ____ Some other specific place : 
   ____________________________

Mentor says:
The best time to reach me is:
____________________________

 ____ Mentor's work place
 ____ On campus  
 ____ Doesn't matter / will drive  
 ____ Some other specific place : 
   ____________________________

As a pair, we agree that we will be able to meet at the following place(s):

____________________________

Based on answers generated by this worksheet, plan four meetings or conversations that meet student needs and mentor availability. Record dates and times on personal calendars.

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Lori Mollberg , College of Design