Let's Get This Party Started.

Thank goodness we were assigned this particular task. Not that I’m underprepared but I’m almost positive a majority of things we need to do I would have done wrong. Going into this new mentorship, I have trained myself to answer all the questions and predict what will be asked. But little did I know I needed to walk in with questions. The handout gave us many topics to talk about and it showed me that one goal is to create and continue conversation. And from that, I learned that I don’t need to go in expecting to gain something, but to give something. Rewards come with a giving mindset, right?

The podcast could not stress enough our job as listeners. Not only listening, but comprehending. Just like we all learned from our dreadful driving courses, “our reaction time has to be quick.” We all tend to get sidetracked, but in our new jobs we have to be focused (but have fun with whatever you do).

The podcast also gave us an excellent guideline for our first task: understanding our job as a mentor. Which seems drastically important if you ask me. Asking questions, researching our job, attending orientations are all fantastic ways to learn our whereabouts.

FIRST IMPRESSIONS! FIRST IMPRESSIONS! FIRST IMPRESSIONS! Another thing that could not be stressed enough. As I was listening to the podcast, I found four things I hope and plan to do as I go into my job: (1) Be positive and enthusiastic; (2) Dress professionally; (3) Speak up; and (4) learn names (which will probably be the hardest).

Overall, I am so thankful for the opportunity that's being handed to me and I cannot wait to explore this new year with Honors Mentorship. Let's do this!