Mentor Resources

Tools for meaningful conversations and student growth.

Your mentor toolkit

Start here. A few practical tools to help you prepare, connect, and make the most of your time together.

Meeting guide

A flexible guide to keep your meetings focused, intentional, and centered on meaningful growth.

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Mentorship agreement

Clarify your goals, define how you will connect, and make a shared commitment.

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Conversation starters

Choose a monthly theme and let a meaningful conversation unfold.

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Meaningful conversations

Pick a theme that fits your student. These prompts are a starting point, not a script.

Career & calling

Career & calling

What kind of work feels meaningful to you? What paths would you like to explore? Where do your faith and professional goals connect?

More to explore
Career readiness • Career options and paths • Jobs and companies • Faith in the workplace • Graduate school and certifications • Industry trends • Professional development
Job search

Job search & next steps

What is your next practical step? How can we practice telling your story? What matters most when choosing an opportunity?

More to explore
Interview preparation and mock interviews • Résumés • Internships • Networking • Negotiating with a hiring manager • Reviewing job and internship offers • Choosing between offers
Communication

Communication & the workplace

How can you communicate clearly and build trust? What are you learning about workplace culture? Where could feedback help you grow?

More to explore
Note-taking • Managing up • Corporate culture • Meeting tips • Standout communication • Giving and receiving feedback • Harassment awareness and prevention • First-job surprises • Work and school projects
Leadership

Leadership & character

What does being a valuable teammate look like? How can you lead with humility? Where might your values be tested?

More to explore
Accountability • Authenticity and trust • Teamwork • Humility and advancement • Influencing work culture • Ethics and integrity • Work ethic • Service
Well-being

Well-being & life after college

What helps you feel grounded? How will you build community after college? What habits will support a healthy working life?

More to explore
Work-life balance • Self-care • Community after college • Paychecks and personal finance • Employee benefits • Making room for fun
Growth

Growth & resilience

What strengths can you build on? What have setbacks taught you? What is one worthwhile risk you could take?

More to explore
Skills development • Goal-setting • Imposter syndrome • Career highs and lows • CliftonStrengths • Learning from failure • Self-doubt and self-awareness • Supportive networks • Celebrating achievements • Taking risks
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“The most important thing my Industry Advisor gave me was the confidence to succeed professionally without compromising on my priorities.”
Engineering student

Connect beyond conversation

Shared experiences create space for trust, discovery, and real-world learning.

Job shadow

Invite your student into your workplace and share what a day in your field looks like.

Serve together

Volunteer for a shared cause and put your values into practice side by side.

Share a meal

Enjoy a relaxed meal together and make room to talk about life beyond work and school.

More ways to connect

Try a hobby

Try each other's hobbies and discover something new.

Plan an activity

Choose something fun you both enjoy.

Read & discuss

Read an article or listen to a podcast, then talk about it.

Attend an event

Practice making connections at a networking event.

Build a project

Work together on a professional project.

“Ignite is an opportunity to help students overcome their limits and guide them to a professional future that is rewarding and fulfilling.”
Industry mentor

Keep learning

Ideas to strengthen your mentoring, deepen your conversations, and explore purpose together.

Purpose & calling

Vocation & faith

Help your student connect their gifts, beliefs, and aspirations with a life of purpose.

Understanding vocation →
Mentor perspectives

Leadership in practice

Watch Sabrina Bailey's 2023 lecture and reflect on leadership, service, humility, authenticity, and purpose.

Watch the lecture →

Book recommendations

Read together, exchange ideas, and bring a fresh perspective to your mentoring conversations.