Valerie Sinha’s Post

Happy #NationalMentoringMonth! Mentorship is an important aspect of helping our staff to thrive at EA. Our full-time staff can participate in our mentorship program either as a mentor or a mentee, and each intern is assigned a mentor who provides one-on-one support, answers their questions, and helps them develop or hone skills like time management. Mahnur Khalid, one of our 2023 Analyst Interns, shared about her mentorship experience at EA: "I've been able to learn better time management skills, understand the culture of a professional workspace, gain independence and understanding within my schedule, and learn how to lead my own research and analysis." Have you ever mentored or benefitted from mentorship? Share your experience - and tag your mentor or mentee in the comment section below! 

It's likely that you benefited from the advice of other experts if you've had professional success. It's possible that a relationship you had in college helped you get introduced to your first internship.

I have shared this razor sharp post by Mark Horoszowski before and as we get ready to welcome our next cohorts of our structured internship and mentorship programs, I would like to share it again. I'd also like to explicitly highlight the fact that mentorship is not always structured and formal. It is in fact, as structured and as informal as a mentee would like it to be. The truth is that the entire concept of mentorship in any field is terribly undermined. As Mark quotes in this article - "People with mentors perform better, advance in their careers faster, and even experience more work-life satisfaction. And mentors benefit, too. After all, “to teach is to learn twice.” Despite all these benefits, and even though 76% of working professionals believe that a mentor is important to growth, more than 54% do not have such a relationship." I for one have been extremely lucky in this department. I have exceptional mentors and the list keep growing. This was precisely the reason behind starting the LOCS Online Legal Mentorship Program, to hold the door open for anyone who chooses to enter. Having said that, this article has the most succinct list of actionable steps one can take to get clarity about their path first and then approach an expert to be their mentor. And then nurture that relationship. #mentorship #mentorshipmatters

If you've experienced success in your professional journey, chances are you've received guidance from other experts. It's conceivable that a connection you made during your college years played a role in facilitating your introduction to your inaugural internship.

If you've experienced success in your professional journey, chances are you've received guidance from other experts. It's conceivable that a connection you made during your college years played a role in facilitating your introduction to your inaugural internship.

It's likely that, if your career has been successful, you have benefited from advice from other professionals. It's possible that someone you met in college helped arrange for you to be introduced to your first internship.

It's likely that, if your career has been successful, you have benefited from advice from other professionals. It's possible that someone you met in college helped arrange for you to be introduced to your first internship.

🌟 We're Off to a Great Start! 🌟 I am excited to announce that our - Internal Mentorship Course - has officially kicked off! We've just wrapped up our first session, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the energy and enthusiasm everyone brought to the table. 🔍 Session Highlights: - Introduction to Mentorship: We dived into what it means to be a mentor, exploring the roles and responsibilities that come with this rewarding position. - Skill-building Activities: Our first session included interactive exercises to sharpen our communication skills, essential tools for any mentor. - Collaborative Learning: It was inspiring to see so many passionate individuals come together, eager to grow and help others advance their careers. 👥 To All Participants: Thank you for your active participation and for bringing your insights and experiences to enrich our learning environment. You are the cornerstone of this program's success! 📅 Looking Ahead: Stay tuned for details on our next session. We have a lot more in store, and I am confident that together, we will continue to make a significant impact. 📣 Spread the Word: If you know someone in your organization who might benefit from joining our mentorship course, let them know it’s not too late to get involved. #Mentorship #LeadershipDevelopment #ProfessionalGrowth #EmpoweringLeaders #InternalTraining