Professional Development

The Professional Development Committee(PDC) helps connect experienced professionals to anyone who would benefit from the mentoring.

Goals

• Help new community members foster in the professional setting with guidance from established professionals across various industries
• Provide an avenue to connect professionals to anyone who seeks guidance
• Help the mentees develop into a successful professional and future mentors in the community

FAQs

1. Who are we?
   • We are a group of community members trying to leverage our experience and  talent to help grow new talent.

2. Who is a mentor? What are their qualifications?
   • Anyone with professional experience and expertise in a specific field and is willing to share and help others grow.

3. Who is a mentee? What are their qualifications ?
   • Anyone who is willing to learn.

4. How can I get involved as a mentor ?
   • Sign up to be a mentor here

5. Where should I start as a mentee?
   • Decide what you want a mentor for. eg: Professional growth, changing
   • professional field, learning new skills etc.
   • Sign up to be a mentee here

6. Do I need to pay to participate in this program?
   • No, this program is free of charge.

7. I’ve just signed up as a mentee/mentor, for how long should I wait to get matched with a mentor/mentee?
   • We will reach out to you within 1 week of submitting the form

8. How does the process work?
   • Mentor and Mentee will sign up to the program using the online form.
   • NSS Professional Committee coordinator will reach out to you for next steps within a  week of submitting the form.
   • Based on mentor, mentee availability we will schedule the first meeting.
   • After the first meeting, it’s mentor and mentee responsibility to set up future meetings based on their own schedule and requirements.
   • NSS Professional Committee will collect feedback quarterly from mentors and mentees to get input on the program as well as their progress.

9. How often can I contact my mentor ?
   • Once your mentor is finalized, you can work with your mentor to set up a cadence based on your requirements. The committee recommends at least once a month meeting between the mentor and mentee.

10. Will I get a job after participating in this program ?
    • No. The purpose of this program is to support your personal and professional development.

11. Can I request a new mentor if I don’t like the one selected for me by the committee?
    • Yes, you can! Please reach out to us at  [email protected]

12. Can a mentor/mentee request to end the partnership?
    • Yes, you can! Please reach out to us [email protected]

13. What types of questions should I ask my mentors?
    • Their professional experience
    • Their background, how did they start, where did they start
    • What motivates them?
    • How-tos…eg: How to update my resume, how to talk to my manager about my promotion etc.
    • Whatever you want to learn.eg: I want to learn java skills, I want to learn management skills.

14.  What types of discussions should I have with my mentee?
    • We recommend the following:
      • Discuss on their career goals
      • Expectations from the partnership
      • Skill-related topics
      • Leadership related topics

15. How to be a successful mentor/mentee ?
    • Set a goal.
    • Know what to ask. Prepare a list of items to discuss during the meeting.
    • Set action items and deliverables for the next meeting.
    • Keep track of time and your personal development.

16. I am a mentor, can I be a mentee?
    • Absolutely, yes.

17. I like the idea, can I be part of the Committee?
    • Yes, Contact us here

Disclaimer

By participating in the mentoring program conducted by NSS (Nepal Seattle Society), you agree and consent to voluntarily participate in the mentoring initiative by NSS and agree to the following:

1. The content and form of the communications between mentor and mentees are exclusively the responsibility of the participants; NSS assumes no liability for any loss or misconduct as a result of the program.
2. You will defend, indemnify and hold harmless NSS and its members and directors for any and all legal actions arising out of participation in the program.
3. NSS does not tolerate any bias, harrasment or discrimination based on gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. You agree to uphold the same anti-harrasment and anti-discrimination values.

NSS reserves the right to exclude anyone from becoming a mentor or mentee participant should they choose not to accept this Agreement.