/ PSPS HR MENTORING PROGRAM
MENTOR APPLICATION 2017

Objectives of PSPS’s HR Mentoring Program: To strengthen the professional development of early-in-career HR Professionals in the Greater Philadelphia area. To provide mentors with the benefits of mentoring and coaching an early-in-career HR professional.

Criteria for PSPS Human Resource Mentors

·  Advanced degree in a Human Resource-related area or equivalent professional experience

·  Minimum 10 years direct HR experience either internally or externally

·  Minimum 3 years in a senior management role

·  PSPS Member in good standing for 2016-17

Obligations of Mentors in the PSPS Mentoring Program

·  Participate in both mentors’ briefing to establish a strong basis mentors participation in the program (December 2016), and program kick-off session, early January 2017

·  Arrange for a minimum of 11 individual meetings with assigned mentee by June 2017

·  Participate in an ‘idea exchange’ meeting of all mentoring pairs, mid way through the program.

·  Participate in program wrap up in June 2017

Please provide the following information:

(NOTE to returning Mentors: contact our officeregardingwhetheryour previous applicationis still on file.)

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I. Please attach a current copy of your resume. You may also include a Bio.

II.  Please answer the following questions to assist in the matching process, returning the completed form by October 26, 2016 via email to . Please note: text boxes below will expand as you type your answers.

1.  Please describe your interest and reasons for volunteering to serve as a PSPS mentor — what are your hopes and expectations?
2.  There are many possible dimensions to a mentoring role – expert coach, content expert, political advisor, performance guide, etc. Knowing your style and preferences, what kind of mentoring relationship would make the best use of your talents and experiences?
3.  Are there specific attributes of your potential mentee that you would seek (e.g., industry or role, similarities in personal or professional background, differences in backgrounds, etc.)?
4.  What qualities do you possess that will serve you as a mentor?

Please return your completed Mentor Application by October 26, 2016 via email to:

Questions? Contact PSPS at