Mentee Matches – Project Management Institute, Mass Bay

Q. What are the two most important criteria in matching mentors and mentees?

The primary criteria/preferences used to assist in the matching of mentor to mentee are: Geographic desirability Specific industry or type of organization Specific issues you would like to emphasize as a mentoring topics

Q. What if my mentor/mentee and I don’t get along?

It is expected that both mentors and mentees will put forth their best efforts to create a positive relationship. If these efforts are unsuccessful contact the Mentoring Team via email at mentoring@pmimassbay.org for assistance.

Q. How many mentees will be assigned to a mentor?

Only one mentee will be assigned per mentor.

Q. What if I don’t get a match?

You will be put on a waiting list in case somebody drops from the program.

Q. How will the mentor/mentee pairs be chosen?

Generally they will be chosen on a best match basis. However, the logistics of matching may mean that even if your application was #1 and no appropriate match was found then you would not be paired. The general concept for matching is experience, industry, professional specialization, mentoring preferences, location proximity and variety of less important considerations.