Ementoring
is an electronic version of the proven practice of mentoring, in which
a more experienced person shares her experience and expertise with
less experienced "protégé" or what we refer
to as Mentees, in a way that helps the Mentee achieve a goal. In WomenTech
World's ementoring, this exchange of information and inspiration takes
place via e-mail and is focussed on career goals.
Is
there a cost to Join the WomenTech World Ementoring Project?
There
is no cost to join, it's free!!!
Is
my email address public?
Your
email address does not appear on your eMentoring profile and will
not be shared by IWITTS. WomenTechWorld.Org eMentoring uses a protected
email feature that ensures the privacy of your personal email address
until you decide to share it, by responding to an email from someone
interested in your posting.
What
age do I have to be to participate in the WomenTech World Ementoring site?
The
Minimum age for participation is eighteen years. Sorry, minors under
18 may not participate in WomenTechWorld's Ementoring site.
Where
do I begin?
First
Register for an account
Once you have an account log in to the system and "Place a
Posting", (create a Posting about yourself, what you want people
to know).
To
avoid losing any of your profile, we recommend that you pre-write
your essays and either copy and paste them onto our site or retype
them one at a time, remembering to save after each essay.
Helpful
hints:
Remember
that your profile is the first impression you make, so put your
best foot forward.
The
essay questions allow you to highlight your career goals &
achievements.
Don't
worry about saying too much - the more you say and the more specific
examples you give, the more likely it is that someone out there
will read your profile and say, "Wow! This is someone I can
relate too!!"
How are
Mentor/Mentees matched up on the WomenTech ementoring site?
There
are several ways to find a good match. First, it's important to
know that mentors choose mentees or vice versa, based on predefined
selection criteria such as Occupational Career Cluster, industry
you work in, State, etc.
Now for
selecting a good match:
After
you have created a Posting, you will want to browse through postings
for a Mentor or Mentee. Now you can do this search by:
Simply
by clicking on the links provided, first the top level Mentor
or Mentee, then by the posting categories you are interested in,
and then finally on the postings themselves.
Browsing
the Postings, which allows you to see all postings .
Advanced
Search, which allows you to search on keywords such as identifiers
that might appear in a resume or an essay.
Power
Search, which gives you the option of crafting a much more
precisely tailored search and retrieval service. Try all to see
which method meets your needs.
What
is AutoNotify?
AutoNotify
Agent that will send you an email as new postings are added
to the site that match your criteria.
What
is My Checklist?
My
Checklist is like My Favorites or Bookmarks. When you are looking
at Posting that interests you that you'd like to go back and review
easily at a later time, simple check the empty box before the details
link. You can return to these postings at a later time simply by
selecting My Checklist from the top menu.
I
have selected my Mentor or Mentee now what?
As
soon as you select your mentor or mentee from you search, please
contact her.
Mentors
- don't hesitate to send an introductory email giving the mentee
some information about yourself - education, career path and present
duties. Don't be shy about asking them for information about their
background, career goals and expectations. Some mentees will be
shy about contacting you first, not knowing what to ask first. Break
the ice by asking them their needs.
Mentees
- Feel free to initiate the online exchange by an email telling
your mentor about yourself and what career information you need.
Remember that the mentor volunteered to help and is expecting regular
contact with you. Don't worry if it seems awkward and stilted at
first. As you become comfortable together, communication will be
become easier.
How
do I Logoff?
To
logoff select My Account from the blue menu bar, select Logoff.
What
is your Email Privacy Policy?
We
will not share your email address with anyone, we may send you a
periodic email. We are committed to your privacy.
