MENTORSHIP
Why it matters...
Wherever you are in your career, and whatever you’ve achieved, the help and guidance of many other people probably contributed to your success. If you’ve been lucky enough to have had a mentor at some point in your career, you’re especially aware of this fact. It’s likely that someone’s been your sounding board for new ideas, you're cheerleader when you’re struggling, your advocate for that promotion, and your inspiration for a new way of thinking.
FILEXCELLENCE Mentorship Program connects emerging Filipino/a/x professionals
with accomplished volunteer professionals in mentoring relationships. The program is open to all Filipino/a/x who wish to develop professional and networking skills. Our program is dedicated to setup future Filipino/a/x to success in the fields of Film, Medical, Sales, IT, Finance and Advocacy.
Our current mentors
Vice President, Center of Excellence, Global Advertising & Partnerships at NBCUniversal Media
APPLY TO BE A MENTEE
Whether you’re in film, medical, sales, IT, finance, sports, or in any other industries within the business, creative, or advocacy space, we want to help connect and match you with a Filipino mentor who has experience in your field and would be willing to invest their time providing guidance and their perspective.
Mentors can help with navigating your career, provide valuable advice on pivotal decisions in your professional life, and open doors to new connections.
EXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
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Monthly 2 hour commitment (cadence will be determined by the mentor and mentee once matched
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To treat your mentor with respect and value their time commitment
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Active communication with your mentor and help set clear expectations and informal/formal milestones
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To take initiative in seeking feedback and advice from mentor
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To implement feedback and report progress
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Flexibility with schedules and adapt to the communication style of your mentor
APPLY TO BE A MENTOR
OBJECTIVES
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Guide mentees through their professional development journey
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Share and exchange perspectives and ideas through the lens of each individual's unique experience as a Filipino/a/x
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Potential opportunities for job shadowing, mock interviews, and resume audits
EXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
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Monthly 2 hour commitment for 6 months (cadence will be determined by the mentor and mentee once matched)
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To treat your mentee with respect and be open and listen to their career development and questions
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Active communication with your mentee and help set clear expectations and informal/formal milestones
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Provide guidance and honest feedback about your mentee’s professional, leadership, and business development
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Evaluate progress of mentee and develop action steps
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Flexibility with schedules and adapt to the communication style of your mentee
