EM Mentoring - Mentors

MENTORS

WHAT MAKES A GOOD MENTOR?

By definition, a Mentor is "an experienced and trusted adviser". In this case, being a Mentor means you are eager to share your personal experiences to help others begin their careers and gain insights into the events industry. This role is not to make decisions for people, but to help and guide them along the process of making decisions for themselves. A good Mentor should be open, honest, enthusiastic, and respectful.

REQUIREMENTS OF A MENTOR

You should:

Work within an events related role or sector
Have 2+ years of experience
Be passionate about the events industry
Be confident enough to speak publicly and lead groups
Want to help people progress in their careers and be willing to help in any way you can
Be able to commit to 1-hour per month with your Mentee

ROLES OF A MENTOR

Roles include:

Attending 1:1 meetings with your assigned Mentees suited to both schedules and setting the best communication methods
Maintaining a relationship with your Mentee to be open, reliable, and trustworthy
Working towards Mentees achieving their personal and professional goals
Offering support and guidance
Sharing personal experiences from throughout your career

PROGRAMME DETAILS

The 2022 programme will be in collaboration with Event First Steps and we will be working together to ensure the best mentoring matches are made and to provide additional events, training and discussion groups throughout the programme.

Although things may change, here is a current outline of what the programme will entail:

The programme is set to start in March and run through to August
A full outline of the programme and the terms and conditions will be shared
The programme will begin with a Mentor Preparation Session to help you understand what the programme will include, how Mentees will be preparing, and tips and advice on being a good mentor
You will be introduced to your Mentee via email and it will then be the responsibility of you and your mentee to communicate and arrange your 1:1 sessions going forward. There is a commitment of a minimum of 1-hour per month, and it is decided by both you and your Mentee how you will utilise this time.
You will be invited to join a Networking Group with all Mentees and Mentors to help build on your industry connections and also a Mentor Support Group to seek advice and support from other mentors too
There will be a number of webinars, workshops and networking events throughout the programme for you to get involved in and to help gain as much as possible from the programme

You can find the Terms & Conditions outlined here.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Registration is now open ready for the programme to begin in March 2022!

Applications will close on Sunday, March 13. Spaces within the programme are limited. Mentors will be accepted and paired with a mentee based on the details included in the form so it is really important to consider the questions asked and include as much detail as possible.

Only once the deadline for applications ends will all applicants be considered, so you can expect to not hear about your application status until this point. Due to a large number of applications, unfortunately, not everybody can be accepted onto the programme.

If not accepted, you are still able to join the EM Mentoring Networking Group on LinkedIn. This is the chance to connect with other industry professionals and event management students/graduates. You can join discussions, keep updated on industry news and also attend a number of events that will be shared with the EM Mentoring Network.

APPLICATION FORM

If you cannot see the form below, please find it here.

Please email emmentoringinfo@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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