The desired qualifications of a Mentor
- An individual working or studying in a STEM related or relevant field
- Thus said individual should be willing and able to spend time to the benefit of the mentees
- An open-minded individual willing to flex to cross cultural norms
- A person willing to identify and share their networks for the development of the mentees or and Zaidi fraternity
- A person willing to go beyond the curriculum to act as a source of relevant academic information for the mentee
Ground Rules for Mentoring
- Establish respectful relationship with mentee
- Listen and be open-minded
- Be clear and specific
- Do respect and explore cultural differences
- Assist the mentees in additional research to identify valuable resources, within reasons
- Act as a role model
- A mentor should focus on dreams and aspirations of Mentee, and not project personal goals
- Do not take up the role of a professional case manager
- Do not offer direct financial assistance to mentee
- Collect and share feedback, between mentor, mentees and the Zaidi board