Become a mentor (#key persons)?

Are you thinking about becoming a mentor at Status Holders (super!), but are you still in doubt? Read some important frequently asked questions here. Do you have more questions or is something not clear? Then you can always call or email Said El Amraoui, responsible mentoring programs: info@statushouders.org | 06 428 149 41. We hope to welcome you soon in our rich network with great opportunities, inspiring encounters and exciting times!

The mentorship lasts for three months. The mentee follows the empowerment, network and job application training program of three months. The guidance of a mentor runs roughly parallel to this (in week 2 you will be linked). It is great if you can put into practice the theory that the mentee learns during the training sessions. You will receive all information and content about this when you are linked.

You are supposed to meet 'live' about 6 times in the period of three months. The other times you can contact by phone / mail / what's app.

Of course, that differs per person and per mentee you supervise. Assume that you will need a little more time in the beginning, as the two of you need to get to know each other. This will equate to an average of 1 hour per week. Together with the mentee you make agreements about the duration of your meetings and the regularity. This is very important for both so that there is the same expectation.

Our network serves various jobseekers female and male target groups. These are often status holders, young women and men seeking work, single mothers or women and men who have been on welfare for a while. When you register as a mentor, you can indicate for which target group you want to be a mentor. We will arrange the person to whom you will eventually be linked.

Before you are paired, we want to get to know you first. We regularly organize mentor evenings, often before the start of a new project. It is nice if you are present so that we can meet. The evenings always have a different theme and are a time to ask questions, get/give tips, share experiences and meet other mentors. Are you unable to attend this? Then we will make a telephone appointment with you to get acquainted!

It is partly up to you to help the mentee move forward with matters related to finding work. Prior to the guidance you will receive a checklist with things you can do/discuss with her anyway, such as making a good CV, looking for companies and having contacts or her diploma validated. It would also be great if you could make your network available or make it visible in our network, because our vision is that you will get a job faster through networking! In addition, you can help your mentee practice a pitch, offer a listening ear and help with focusing and making choices. You are of course not alone in all of this. Staus holders in the Netherlands, the trainers, the coordinator and the client managers are also all busy making strides in the Dutch labor market.