Self-Assessment |
Ready |
Not Ready |
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I know the kind of career mentoring I want |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
I’m willing to accept a mentor’s help, if appropriate |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
I’m a good listener—I hear what the person is saying |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
I’m a good follower |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
I can be counted on to carry out commitments |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
I’d be willing to let a mentor take much of the credit for our accomplishments at first while I learn as much as possible |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
I learn new things quickly |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
I’d be willing to speak up (diplomatically) if I disagreed with a mentor—I’m not a “yes” person |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
I’m good about expressing appreciation to people who help me |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
I feel that my career potential is high—I’d be a good risk as a mentee |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Total________
21-30 You should be an excellent mentee.
11-20 You need some time to think about your needs, abilities, and the nature of your commitment.
10 or less You appear to have no desire to find a mentor.
*Adapted from Phillips-Jones, L. (1982). Mentors and protégés. New York: Arbor House.
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