Communications is a two-way street, that’s why IABC/BC is proud to announce that we got some great feedback from our formal mentorship program that took place in April-June 2023. And because we believe in open and honest communication, we’ll show you the good, the meh, and where improvement is needed.
Mentees
- 7/23 Mentees responded to our survey.
- They rated 4/5 satisfaction with the program.
- 5 of the mentees gave the program a 4+ rating.
Mentors
- 10/23 Mentors responded to our survey.
- They rated 4/5 satisfaction with the program.
- 8 of the mentors gave the program a 4+ rating.
When asked if they met their goals, 43% of the mentees responded “Yes!” The next most popular answer was “Mostly”, or “Still in the mentorship process”.
“This is a great program that provides valuable insight in career development and direction as well as a way to grow your network.” – Mentee
Every year, we’ll start off with a virtual kick-off event and provide a mentorship tool kit. Here’s what participants had to say about the program length, kick-off event, and the resources provided.
Mentees
- 3/5 mentees thought the program was too short.
- 2 said the kick-off event was too long or they’d rather focus on something different.
- Most said they found additional resources to use and applied multiple techniques!
Mentors
- 5/10 mentors thought the program was too short.
- 2 said the kick-off needs a different focus.
- Our brand-new Tool Kit was a crowd-pleaser. Which is great to hear!
Overall, our program was very well-received. It’s not surprising that IABC/BC has one of the most popular mentorship programs in the communications industry. If you’re a young professional or student, take this opportunity to leverage a community that is dedicated to supporting you in your career and network growth!
Visit our mentorship program web page to learn more and/or sign up!
