Mentors & Mentoring Quiz

What is the definition of a mentor?

• A manager or boss

• An experienced, trusted advisor

• A young adult entering the workplace

• A peer with expertise

Why is mentorship important for professional growth?

• To avoid choosing your manager or boss

• To develop an intentional relationship

• To find a leader outside of your chain of command

• To learn from someone with little exposure

What should you consider when searching for a mentor?

• Key areas you have little exposure to

• Traits and actions you are looking for

• Goals you are pursuing

• All of the above

What should be discussed when outlining the structure of a mentorship?

• Expectations of the mentor and mentee

• All of the above

• How often to meet

• Short and long term goals

What skills should mentees actively improve during mentorship?

• All of the above

• Following through and managing goals

• Showing initiative and curiosity

• Being coachable and receiving feedback

What is crucial for a successful mentorship?

• Active listening and trust

• All of the above

• Encouraging new opportunities

• Advice and feedback

Who can become a mentor?

• Only managers or bosses

• Anyone with skills and knowledge

• Only newcomers to a field

• Only experts in a field

What should mentors be prepared to do?

• All of the above

• Open new opportunities

• Share tools and information

• Provide structured feedback and advice

How can mentor/mentee relationships evolve?

• Neither A nor B

• Both A and B

• They can continue to flourish through life

• They can change or stop with new experiences

What marks a fruitful mentorship?

• The time spent together

• The friendship created

• The knowledge, wisdom, and feedback given

• All of the above