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How to Run a Mentor Matching Program
Clarify the mentee's goal and the mentor's availability, then check in after the first conversation.
A practical answer
What to know
Mentor matching is not simply matching job titles. Clarify the mentee's goal, the experience requested, the mentor's availability, and the likely duration. A brief opt-in check from both people helps avoid unwanted or mismatched commitments.
A thoughtful next step
Try this
Ask the mentee what decision or skill they want help with.
Offer mentors a specific scope and time commitment before they accept.
Check in after the first conversation and make it easy to pause or rematch.
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