Once you’ve secured a mentor, it’s time to get ready to fast-track and take in a lot of information. Mentorships can be short or long-term but no matter the time frame, it’s vital that mentees be sharp and ready to maximize the time with their mentors. Your mentorship may be formalized with a planned procedure and step-by-step process or it might be unscripted with no agenda. No matter, you’ve got to be ready to make the most of your time together. 

Here are some top secrets for maximizing your mentorship experience: 

Secret: Treat your mentorship like a job. Whether your mentorship is career-building or learning a new hobby or activity, treat your mentorship like a job. This includes: 

• Being on time

• Dressing for success

• Having an excellent work ethic

• Submitting to authority 

Being on time, and ready to learn, is the fundamental way to show your mentor your gratitude. Treat your mentorship like it is a job and use the same respect and preparedness you would if the mentor were your employer. You make an impression wherever you go, and you never know what doors can open simply because you showed up powerfully, were ready to learn, and made a great impression. 

Secret: Ask to record or video your mentorship time. Taking notes is great, but it can distract from the give-and-take element of mentorship. Recording your time together creates a video library that you can refer to long after the meeting is over. Chances are you will glean something new each time you review the video. 

Secret: Ask for feedback. Your mentor may or may not offer you feedback about your mentorship. Periodically, ask your mentor how they think things are going. Ask them for feedback about your progress and any areas they think you can improve. Also, don’t be afraid to ask for something specific from them. If you want to learn something that they aren’t hitting on, make sure to ask so you don’t miss out. 

Secret: Show your gratitude. Mentors are human. They respond to positive reinforcement. Be sure to share how their mentorship is shaping you. Give specific examples of how they are helping you or share an anecdote with them about how something they taught you changed your performance. Be sure to enthusiastically share your wins so they know you are progressing, and they can celebrate with you. 

Your mentorship is important. Make the most of it by being ready for your mentorship time, engaging your mentor, and sharing your wins. These secrets will help you maximize your mentorship and help you get the most out of your time with your mentor.

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