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RISHTEYAlumni Student Mentorship Program, IIM Calcutta
PHASE : A
MENTEE ROUCHURE
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RISHTEY 13 : PHASE A
Rishtey is the launched by IIM
Calcuttas Alumni Cell to help current students build long-lasting
relationships with the alumni.
In the current year of this initiative the program is divided into 2 Phases A &
B catering to PGP1 and PGP2 respectively. A total of over and
have registered for the Phase A of the program.
36%
38%
22%
8%
21%
12%
2%
35%
17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60%
Consulting
Finance
Marketing
Operations
Entrepreneurship
Systems/IT
HR
General Mangement
Others
Alumni Mentoring Interests
46%
40%
52%
19%
16%
19%
5%
49%
2%
0% 20% 40% 60%
Consulting
Finance
Marketing
Operations
Entrepreneurship
Systems/IT
HR
General Mangement
Others
Mentee Interests
Just about ANY personality trait
or skill can be learned: simply
find it in someone you know and
copy it. Then watch what
happens.
Steve Goodier
Interest in multiple sectors shown by both mentors and mentees
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PROGRAM GUIDELINE
Allotment
Mentor-Mentee
Preference
Mentor details
Ristey POC
Launch
Know your mentor
Introductory Email
Goal Setting
Relationship
Explore
Course Correct
Communication
Feedback
Mentee Feedback
Rishtey Feedback
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MENTOR ALLOTMENT & POC
RISHTEY POC
RISHTEY POC
Along with the mentor information you will also be informed about your allotted Rishtey POC, whom you can
contact for any query or clarification regarding the program.
All requests should be addressed to your POC in the subject line and sent torishtey@email.iimcal.ac.in (Ex.
Subject : Rajeev Kumar: Mentor not responding since 2 weeks)
You can also contact the POC personally through phone or face to face meeting after sending an email.
Rishtey team takes into account the sectorial preferences of both
mentor and mentee while allotment of the mentors to the mentees
Post allotment the mentor and the mentees will be informed about the
allotment and subsequently a introduction will be made by the POC
through a common email
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KYM- KNOW YOUR MENTOR
Research about your mentorbefore your first interaction.
Companywebsite
Personal website
Blogs
social media profiles
Mentor
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People admire you when you knowabout them and show preparedness
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SAMPLE INTRODUCTORY EMAIL
Dear _____________ .
This is _________________. I received your name from the Rishtey
Mentorship Program, IIMC. I am a first year PGDM student. Thank
you for taking out time to mentor students of our Institute.
I am a 2011 BITS, Pilani graduate in Chemical Engineering after
which I worked with a IT firm for 11 months. Outside of classes I
volunteer with INCA. I love playing the guitar. I am also very involved
in institute bodies like Intaglio and MARCELL.
I am interested in learning about the rewards and challenges of
working at a startup, and how best I can prepare to work in such an
environment after graduating from IIMC.
I look forward to hearing from you post which we can connect over
phone or Skype at a mutually convenient time
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Your Name.
Decide on next time to talk
Mention your expectations about the programand relation ship
Share your background -Graduate college, branch, work exp., clubs,
internships, and interests, Keep it short
Introduce yourself. Thank them for their interest
Do not use these exact words in your email. This is just a guideline,
Alumni do not expect same email from every student
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GOALS SETTING FOR MENTORSHIP
At the start of the relation discuss and jointly :
ome of the goals can be
Insights on academia vs industry
Choosing sectors for career
Work vs life balance
How to chart your career path
Knowledge about life in Joka
ome of the goals can be
Insights on academia vs industry
Choosing sectors for career
Work vs life balance
How to chart your career path
Knowledge about life in Joka
How will we interact? Skype ? Phone ? Email
(remember, you want to have weekly interaction)
In general, how often would we like to interact ?If we cant make it for an expected interaction, how will we inform?
Date & time of next meeting?
Establish NORMS
What do you hope to gain from the relationship?
Prioritize to 3 goals for this mentoring relationship?
Get to know mentors goals for this mentoring relationship?
Actions that you & your mentor can take to achieve these goals?
Set Goals
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HANDLING THE RELATION
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Communicate
Be Proactive
( Alum can be busy)
Be consistent , dont let it die
Be responsible: Inform about
missing interaction as
decided
Course Correct
Redefine goals
Renegotiate norms
Ask for feedback
Contact Rishtey POC for
Unresolved issues
Do not
Ask for Internship / Job
Show Irresponsiveness
Discontinue relationship
Disrespect while being
friendly
We value our Alums
& relations with them
Given all this be
Friendly &
Informal
EXPLORE TO GAIN MORE
Insight into mentor's own academic
experience
Decision to change job, sector or
industry
Introduction to colleagues or
contacts
Guidance on how to seek a job or
internship in the field
Attending a professional meeting or
program with mentor
Discussion on how mentor
navigated graduate schools
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
This depends on the availability of the mentor. You are expected to be in touch
with him/her once or twice weekly . Mentors and mentees can interactthrough mail, phone and/or Skype.
How much time should devote in thisprogram?
Mentorship team has tried allocating mentors based on both mentors as wellas mentees preferences. Hence it would be difficultto change your mentor.But, you can register again in the next phase to get a new mentor.
Can I ask for a new mentor?
You are supposed to start the conversation after the mentorship teamconnects you with your mentor. Sample email can referred from page#6.Who should I start the conversation?
This program is officially up to the end of third term i.e end of first year.However, you are encouraged to continue the relationship beyond this period.
How long should I continue thisprogram?
No. While it is a great way for students to connect with alumni for valuable
career guidance and other support, this should not be used as a job searchtool. It is expected that you will adhere to all the Placement Policies andGuidelines
Is the Mentoring Program a way forstudents to find a job?
Please note that you will be allotted a POC for this program who will connectyou to your mentor. In case of any problem reporting / queries / clarificationsplease contact the Rishtey POCso that we can help you.
Whom should I contact related toqueries / clarifications / problemreporting?
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