Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who can be a mentee? Everyone who is part of a D&I network and broader LAB community can sign up to be a mentee. 
  • Who can be a mentor? We ask mentors to sign up if they have at least 6 months experience at BCG.
  • How does Chronus suggest matches? Based on profile forms, Chronus uses a mentee's D&I network membership / allyship or topics for mentoring and business/functional practice area interests to recommend mentors who have stated they can support/have experience in these areas.
  • What are mentees expected to do? 
    • Be proactive in reaching out to your mentor and setting up regular catch-ups and/or specific discussions
    • Think about what you want to get out of your mentoring relationship
    • Take the first steps in making contact with your mentor and come prepared to your sessions
    • Be brave in opening up to your mentor about your concerns and issues
    • Schedule your meetings via the Chronus tool or Outlook 
  • What are mentors expected to do? Mentors are expected to catch up with their mentee a few times a year, and be available to quickly respond to mentee needs. Mentors should create an environment where any topic can be discussed, and understand what type of support their mentee would like.
  • How long will I be matched up with my mentor? Ideally for at least 24 months, at which point you will be able to decide whether to continue with your mentor or start a new mentoring relationship. If for any reason a mentor is unable to fulfil this, you will be matched with a new mentor as soon as possible.
  • What should I do if my mentoring relationship isn't going well? We encourage both mentees and mentors to contact us if your relationship is not working well for you - we will provide our support and tips, or rematch you. Please also remember to complete the surveys as prompted so that we have a better understanding of how Mentoring@LAB relationships are going as a whole!

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Mentee DO's

  1. Be proactive 
  2. Understand what you want from the mentoring relationship and communicate that to your mentor
  3. Put the time with your mentor to its best use, and come to your meetings prepared
  4. Respond in a timely manner to your mentor
  5. Be realistic - your mentor can only offer one perspective!
  6. Feel empowered to change mentors if your needs change, if your relationship isn't working or if your mentor leaves - let us know! 
  7. Above all, be OPEN!

Mentee DON'Ts

  1. Wait for your mentor to reach out or ask you questions
  2. Worry about confidentiality - all discussions with your mentor are confidential and should be discussed before issues are shared beyond
  3. Expect your mentor to know all the answers
  4. Cancel meetings/visits with your mentor at the last minute