What questions should I ask? Obviously I have some already that are specific to what I'm working on and stuff like 'what would you do if you were me?' but I'd like to hear the point of view of people who are most likely more experienced.
Meeting with a mentor tomorrow. What to ask?
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#4Ask him what he thinks you need to hear (after talking to you for a while). The things you don't know that you don't know are hard!
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#5Ask what you can do to help him.
I'm not sure how it would work though? I feel like I can't do anything to help. Maybe that's the point of asking the question though...
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#7Often, mentors prefer you come to them with specific problems. So, start with why you asked to meet with him. What problem do you need help solving?
That is still helpful though. Thanks.
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#8Ask what you can do to help him.
I read that when I Googled questions earlier :). I'm not sure how it would work though? I feel like I can't do anything to help. Maybe that's the point of asking the question though...
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#10"Is there anything I should be asking, but I'm not?" - has occasionally yielded interesting responses for me.