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A Checklist To Help You

As you consider the possibility of serving as a mentor, it is time to stop and ask "Should I become a mentor?" I designed a checklist below to help you out.

The checklist provides a description of the qualities that are most often thought to be conducive to successful mentoring. Successful mentors generally have many of the qualities listed here, along with other valuable qualities that are not listed but that are unique to them as individuals. Space is provided at the conclusion of this checklist for respondents to add those qualities that represent their unique or special assets to mentoring.
To use the checklist, respondents should read each statement and place an X in the appropriate column which represents the degree to which the statement characterizes the way the respondent sees themself. After ranking each statement (1) Strongly Agree that the statement is representative; (2) Agree; (3) Neutral; (4) Disagree; and (5) Strongly Disagree, respondents may reflect on their own strengths and weaknesses. There is no single "ideal profile,” but respondents who possess many of these qualities are likely to serve well as mentors. If one has serious doubts about the strength of their own qualifications, it might be useful to get a second opinion from a colleague who knows you well..

Kay

Strongly = 1 Agree = 2 Neutral = 3     Disagree Agree = 4 Strongly Disagree Agree = 5

1.  I see myself as being people-oriented;       ___    ___    ___     ___      ___
I like and enjoy working with other
professionals.

2.  I am a good listener and respect my          ___    ___    ___     ___      ___
colleagues.

3.  I am sensitive to the needs and feelings     ___    ___    ___     ___      ___
of others.

4.  I recognize when others need support or      ___    ___    ___     ___      ___
independence.

5.  I want to contribute to the professional     ___    ___    ___     ___      ___
development of others and to share
what I have learned.

6.  I am able to support and help without        ___    ___    ___     ___      ___
smothering, parenting or taking charge.

7.  I see myself generally as flexible and       ___    ___    ___     ___      ___
willing to adjust my personal schedule to
meet the needs of someone else.

8.  I usually am patient and tolerant when       ___    ___    ___     ___      ___
teaching someone.

9. I am confident and secure in my knowledge    ___    ___    ___     ___      ___
of the field and make an effort to remain
up-to-date.

10. Others look to me for information about my   ___    ___    ___     ___      ___
subject matter and methods that I use.

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About the Author

Kay Kelison is a seasoned researcher and social media strategist; creative, strategic and passionate with 12+ years of exceptional experience with such companies as T-Mobile, Amazon, Wachovia, Saltmine, Start-Ups, and is a Principal Sourcer/Research for Bing/Online Division Services for Microsoft. Knowledge of web 2.0 technologies and social media platforms. Proven aptitude identifying opportunities, implementing solutions, and increasing visibility through video, blogs and social networks. Experience with international teams and diversity initiatives. Responsible for strategy and development of marketing Internet-based social media / social networks communities, including the development of Mobile Recruiting, Blogs, MySpace, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter and online video spaces such as Vimeo, YouTube. Accomplished Published/Speaker engagements which include executive round tables, business marketing and leadership teams, MBA, and SourcCon, etc She is a part of the Pacific Northwest Sourcing 7 SIG which is a sub-group of Pacific Northwest Recruiter Association, this group is to enhance our local strategic Talent Engagement community by leveraging expertise in the areas of Sourcing, Research and Social Media to attract the right talent to our organizations.

Kay Kelison CIR, ACIR, CDR | Talent Sourcer

Advertiser and Publisher Solutions Group (APS)
Office 425-707-2702/  kaykel@microsoft.com / advertising.microsoft.com

and her blog http://kaykel.posterous.com/

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