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FT & E/WE Mentorship Basics

What is the time commitment?

The program is designed to be flexible for mentors and mentees. You and your mentor/mentee will be matched on the platform for 12 weeks. During that time, you have complete control over your mentorship relationship and can decide how often you want to meet at the onset of your relationship. Once matched, we ask the mentor and mentee to discuss how much time they can commit to the relationship. Our suggestion is 2 to 3 meetings (either in person or via phone or video chat) with a duration of approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour. The most important objective is to achieve the goals set for the mentee; for some matches this will not take several meetings, for others it could.

For mentors, if you chose to continue your mentorship relationship beyond the initial 12 weeks, you may suspend your account on the KAMP platform until you are ready to take on another mentee.

How are mentors and mentees matched?

This program is a mentee-driven program, meaning mentees can search for and request the mentor they'd like to work with. After the mentee enters their mentor preferences into the platform (industry, career interests, location, etc.), the software generates a list of alumni sorted by how closely the mentor matches the mentee’s criteria. Students can then request a potential mentor from this list. The requested mentor has the opportunity to either accept or decline the request from the mentee.

I just completed my profile and submitted it but I was stopped from entering the platform. Why?

The program administrator may have to verify your account. This could be because you used a different address than we have on file (for students, please use your Kellogg email address). This process can take 1-2 business days. When you have been approved, you will receive an email. Thank you for your patience!

What if there is a problem with my mentorship relationship?

If you experience any issues with your mentor/mentee or have questions, please contact the program manager at kamp@kellogg.northwestern.edu. The program manager can offer solutions to improve the relationship or, if necessary, formally terminate the relationship.

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FT & E/WE Mentees

What if I achieve my goals for the relationship but want to keep working with my mentor?

Discuss setting another goal with your mentor. If you and your mentor agree that you want to continue the relationship, you can. Be sure to also check with your mentor to confirm that they want to continue the relationship and have the time to continue investing in the relationship before setting a new goal.

What are mentorship don'ts?

Don't arrive late to meetings or conference calls.

Don't violate confidence. Discussions should stay between you and your mentor. Preserving an environment of confidentiality and trust should be your top priority.

Don't ask your mentor to be a reference for you before you have gotten to know them. Asking your mentor (or anyone for that matter) for a reference is a request that should be reserved for people who know you well as a professional (former boss, former or current coworker). To ask your mentor before developing a rapport or relationship could make them uncomfortable or put them in a difficult position. It is best to wait until a relationship has developed and they have gotten to know you as a professional before making such a request.

Don't ask your mentor for a job within their organization. If your mentor knows of an opportunity for which they think you may be a good fit, they will mention it to you. Asking them for a job could make your mentor uncomfortable or put them in a difficult position.

How do I delete my account?

If you would like to delete your account permanently, please email kamp@kelogg.northwestern.edu for assistance.

The system won't let me request another mentor. Why is this?

You can have up to two mentors at a time. Pending requests count as well, so if you have one pending request still out (and the prospective mentor hasn't responded yet) they are taking up an open spot. If you'd like to request someone else, you can cancel your pending request to that mentor to open up a spot for a new mentor request. Once you've been matched, that spot is filled.

You can close your relationship by visiting the your account homepage or the “Connections” tab in your account. Navigate to your mentor’s icon and click on the button below that says “Interact”. You will see a button that says “Move to Past Connections.” Clicking that button will move that relationship from an active connection to an inactive one.

Note, all pending requests will be released after four weeks, and all matched relationships will be released after 12 weeks.

How many mentors can I have?

Mentees can request up to two mentors at one time. This is only encouraged if you truly have the time to commit to three mentorship relationships. Once matched, your relationship will last on the platform for 12 weeks. Once the relationship is released on the platform, you will be able to search and select a new mentor.

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FT & E/WE Mentors

I've signed up as a mentor. Why haven't I been requested yet?

We are grateful for your willingness to help students. Please note, the process of matching and selecting students and alumni mentors may takes time.

How many mentees can I have at one time?

Mentors can select up to three mentees at one time.

Can I suspend my account without deleting it if I need a break?

Yes. Visit the “My Account” section when you are logged into the platform. Click on the tab that says “Participation.” Uncheck the box that says, “I want to be searchable in Kellogg Alumni Mentorship Program.” Below that, list the start date in which you want to become invisible and the date in which you want to become visible again. If you need to suspend your account indefinitely, uncheck the box and you will no longer be searchable in the database. When you’re ready to be searchable again, log back in and check the box to opt back into the program.

How do I decline a mentee's request?

If you are requested by a mentee and decide to decline the request, log into your account, navigate to and press the button just below the mentee's headshot on your home page that says "Interact." Click the red button that says "decline." You can send the mentee a message if you'd like. The mentee will be alerted via email that their request has been declined, and they are encouraged to select a different mentor.

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EMBA Global Networking

Why a Networking Platform?

Over the years, Kellogg has heard consistently from EMBA students and alumni that they would like more opportunities to network and learn from each other. This new platform specifically designed for EMBA students and alumni will allow you to connect across the EMBA Global Network. It is designed for flexibility, allowing you to make quick connections or build longer relationships.

How does it work?

Students and alumni can complete a profile, which includes degree, industry, and demographic information. Your profile will be visible to the EMBA Global Network. You will have suggested contacts based on your profile, but also have the opportunity to search for alumni and students based on your own criteria. Once you find someone you would like to connect with, you can send a message directly to start the connection.

Kellogg has purposefully designed this program to be flexible for busy alumni and students. You will have complete control over the connections you make and can decide how the relationship will work.