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Mentorship October 29, 2020
You'll want to read my testimonial.
After graduating from ENTITY’s Writer’s Collective as a Mentee in 2019, I became an Internal Mentor for the Academy in 2020. In such unprecedented times, I wondered what it would be like to work for the Academy in the age of COVID-19 but, let me tell you:
My experience as a Mentee took me far; coming back to ENTITY as an Internal Mentor took me further.
Here is an inside scoop on what it’s like to work for ENTITY’s Writer’s Collective IVL.
As an Internal Mentor, you’ll work across multiple platforms in a rapidly changing landscape. This is a dynamic role that will involve a multitude of responsibilities:
Over the three weeks of the Writer’s Collective IVL program, I not only applied my skillsets in a variety of ways, but also nourished and expanded them. Among these skills was leadership. As an Internal Mentor, I found that leading a group of women led to the development of grit and perseverance.
This role will involve your energy, organization, and engagement. It is meant for those who wish to support and mentor others, and also those who are looking for intense personal growth. I recommend the following qualities in a candidate:
In my experience, being an Internal Mentor involved hard work, multi-tasking, and focus. Although I was behind a computer, I engaged in a high-energy environment. I navigated different platforms including ENTITY’s virtual platform, ENTITY’s virtual campus, and Canvas through UCLA Extension.
With that being said, the position can be challenging. You will have to manage your time wisely, overcome unforeseen scenarios, and work with individuals and groups. But, let me tell you, this is where the growth happens.
I recommend this position without reservation. It is an extremely rewarding role where you’ll be able to watch the development of your Mentees, implement a broad skillset, and engage in meaningful communication.
Your hard work will be appreciated, and it won’t go unnoticed. The ENTITY team and network is relentlessly supportive, and roots for your success. They will help you if you ask, and will be there for you in and out of the “office.”
The position also offers many opportunities to build relationships with the ENTITY network. My own relationships expanded and bloomed as I connected with Mentors, introduced a few of them to the ENTITY audience for the live Speakers Series, and also followed up with them via email. Entering the Internal Mentor space will bring you to new levels of connection.
ENTITY Academy is a community of women that fosters growth for both Mentees and Internal Mentors. I found the position to be rich and rewarding, and I would be happy to speak about it to anyone who is interested in the position.