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Congratulations on taking the first step to being a mentee! Here are some guidelines for how to be a great mentee and get the most out of our mentorship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Be Respectful<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Be respectful of your mentor\u2019s time. Show up when you\u2019ve agreed to meet. A mentor is likely a very busy individual and they are giving up their time, likely during working hours, or in their free time, to meet with you. Plus, you want to get the most out of your meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Show Gratitude<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The mentors will help you for free so they are using their own time and resources and asking for nothing in return. Don\u2019t take it for granted and show your appreciation by thanking them. Give them specific feedback about how they\u2019ve helped you; it not only encourages them, but it also helps them become better mentors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Be Open To Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Be open to the advice that your mentor gives you. Receiving direction from someone with more experience than you goes a long way in showing a mentor that you are willing to learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Respect Boundaries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Be mindful to not be too demanding of your mentor\u2019s time. Each mentorship will be unique in frequency of communication. After the first few interactions you\u2019ll begin to get a feel for what works for you and your mentor, but, if in doubt, you can be direct about the best times\/days to communicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First, determine which type of mentorship you\u2019re looking for or which skill you\u2019re looking to improve. Next, determine what types of things are important to you in a mentorship. Perhaps you\u2019re looking for someone who lives in the same geographic location. Once you have these requirements figured out, you can begin your search for the perfect mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve found the mentor you\u2019d like to contact, it\u2019s time to reach out. Here is a simple message you might want to send to a potential mentor:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHi . I am looking to improve my skills in <skill> and found your profile on Coding Coach. I would love if we could establish a mentorship and work towards my goal. I am looking forward to hearing back from you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Head over to the directory and look through the list of mentors. You can search, using the filters, for specific languages, technologies, or country. You can also follow mentors that spark an interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve found a mentor you\u2019re interested in (and after you registered of course), feel free to contact them using the provided channels (email, Slack, Twitter, etc.) Send them a short intro about who you are, where you\u2019re from. Describe what your needs are, for example your goals in web development, and how a mentor could help you achieve those goals. A few sentences about each should do. Be as clear as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow To Reach Out To A Mentor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Searching For A Mentor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n