Evaluate Your Mentoring Skills

Serving as a mentor is both a challenge and an opportunity for personal growth. How are your mentoring skills? Take the following test.

Possible Points: Always = 3, Sometimes = 2, Never = 1

• I observe people to identify those with potential.
• I am a good listener.
• When people come to me with problems, I encourage them to think of and consider possible solutions.
• I have the time necessary to help someone develop their skills.
• I like to help others grow and advance in their careers.
• I am sensitive to the needs of others and am tactful.

Scoring: add up the numbers.

17-18 points, congratulations, excellent mentoring skills!
12-16 points, skills need some attention.
11 points or less, it's time to make some improvements!

As you complete mentoring projects, take the test again to see your progress.