10 Q's to ask your mentor

1. Have you faced a setback where you felt like you failed? How did you rebound?

2. Ever landed a role where you felt underqualified? How did you manage?

3. Any experience dealing with a challenging boss? How did you handle it?

4. Who should I connect with here for success?

5. I'm torn between career paths. Can you help me choose?

6. Where do you see my strengths lying?

7. Any blind spots you've noticed in me? How can I improve?

8. How did I come across in the last meeting? Did my message get across?

9. Quick tips for energizing an overworked team?

10. What skills should I focus on for advancement?

P.S. Let the conversation flow, if you get carried away — even better! I would send 2-3 questions in advance of every meeting.

Good luck! 

xoxo Masha