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Mentor - how to become a mentor

Become a mentor - a personal sparring partner

As a mentor, you will have ample opportunity to develop your leadership and communication skills as you share your experiences with another IDA member.

Make a difference as a mentor

You can make a huge difference as a mentor. By sharing the paths, shortcuts and detours you have taken during your career, you help the mentee turn possible doubts into clarity.

At the same time, you gain new learning, new insights and new perspectives on your own working life and expertise. You will also have the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and improve your communication skills by sharing your own experiences in a constructive way.

What do we expect from you as a mentor?

  • You are good at listening and see opportunities rather than limitations.
  • You ask challenging and open-ended questions.
  • You are connected to the labour market.
  • You have at least 5 years of job experience as a mentor for mentees in employment.
  • After the match, you are invited to the mandatory IDA Mentor Kick-off.
  • You are offered an annual IDA Mentor Master Class.

    We will, of course, prepare you well to be a mentor. IDA offers a course focusing on different mentor roles to ensure the optimal outcome of the mentoring process.

 

Become a mentor

Do you want to be a mentor?

Registration for the 9 months and 6 months programme is open twice a year.

Become a mentor

Do you want to be a mentor?

Registration for the 9 months and 6 months programme is open twice a year.

IDA Mentor Program Roadmap - the mentoring process – from registration to the first meeting.

Step 1: Registration

Registration period:

  • Spring: January 5 – January 31
  • Fall: August 1 – August 31
  • REMEMBER: Complete your profile thoroughly.

Step 2: Matching and binding registration

Matching takes place:

  • Spring: February 
  • Fall: September.
    Mentor accepts or declines match no later than one week before Mentor Kick-Off course

IDA matches based on structured data, focusing on quality, needs, and experience.
IDA cannot guarantee that all wishes are met. If matching is not possible, we will try in the next round.Payment becomes binding once the mentor accepts the match, as resources are allocated at that point.

Step 3: Kick-Off & Mentor Master Class

Mandatory Kick-Off course for all mentees and mentors:

  • Aarhus & Copenhagen: February / September, 17:00–20:00
  • Mentor Master Class (mentors only): May
  • Invoice is sent to mentee right after Kick-Off course.
  • Travel and parking reimbursement is possible for mentors (for kick-off and mentor master class, not meetings with mentee).

Step 5: Mentorship Process

  • Starts after Kick-Off and lasts 6 or 9 months. Focus on professional and personal development.

Key Points

  • IDA Mentor 6-month program for students.
  • IDA Mentor 6-month program for early career, under 2 years.
  • IDA Mentor 9-month program for experienced professionals, over 2 years.
  • IDA cannot guarantee chemistry, commitment, availability, or outcomes
  • Binding payment after mentor accepts the match.

Contact

If you have questions about IDA's mentor programme, please contact the programme managers:

Mentor programme manager (9-month programme)

Student assistent, Mentor programme (6-month programme)