interviewing a mentor

[Mike Lee]

What are good questions to ask a possible mentor?

Mike

[J Scott]

In my opinion (and experience), true mentoring relationships aren't something that are treated like a job. These types of relationships grow over time when both parties feel like they have something to offer the other (yes, the person being mentored should also be giving back to the mentor).

Take the mentoring relationship slowly...in the meantime, figure out what the potential mentor has to offer (and if it's what you need), his "teaching" style (and if it works for you), and what you have to give back. If both of your styles, needs, and assets compliment the other's, a natural mentoring relationship will grow.

Again, just my opinion, but asking, "What are good questions to ask a possible mentor?" is like asking, "What are good questions to ask a possible friend?" Friendships aren't interviewed for, and neither should mentoring relationships...