Lesson 1, Topic 1
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Reminder to Schedule a 30 minute call with your mentor

Caroline February 25, 2025

In addition to structured discussions, you, and your mentor may choose to focus on particular activities that will assist you in your personal and professional development.  Below is a list of activities that you may choose from. Feel free to add any other activity that you and your team decide would be useful. 

Activities to consider: 

  1. Resume Review
    1. Bring a copy of your current resume. Work with your mentor and the Lateral Connect team to provide suggestions on improvements.  
  1. Mock Interview
    1. Ask your mentor to provide you with a mock job interview.
  1. Shadowing Day
    1. Spend a day with your mentor. Attend meetings and other activities to better understand a day in the life of your mentor. 
  1. Attend an agreed online event with your mentor
    1. If possible, consider attending an online event with your mentor. Get a chance to see a variety of industry specific organisations and/or the general process for networking 
  1. Attend a Professional Organisation
    1. If your mentor belongs to a professional organisation such as ISC2, or another organisation, see if it is possible to attend one of these and meet the various types of leaders that attend.