Story Anup and Pallavi – Mentor Together

Pallavi overcame her initial hesitation and secured a Project Facilitator role at Aroha NGO in Nagpur through the Placement Creation Mentorship Program.

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Meet Pallavi

A graduate in MSW Community Development from Matru Sewa Sangh Social Work College in Nagpur, embarked on a transformative journey by participating in Mentor Together’s Placement Creation Mentorship Program for Social Work Students. Her primary goal was to acquire new skills and self-improvement.

Pallavi was paired with her mentor, Anup Kulkarni, whose guidance and support played a pivotal role in her development. She attributes her newfound skills and enhanced personality to the mentorship program. Under Anup’s guidance, she learned the art of crafting professional resumes and mastering the art of interview etiquette. Moreover, her communication and public speaking skills experienced remarkable growth, all thanks to the mentorship program.

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Discovery

”Initially expecting a focus solely on technical aspects, her perspective shifted significantly as she progressed. “

Pallavi discovered the Mentor Together program through her college’s online session, where a senior shared her positive experiences. Intrigued by the prospect of receiving valuable guidance for free, Pallavi, feeling somewhat out of place in college, eagerly joined the program.

Initially expecting a focus solely on technical aspects, her perspective shifted significantly as she progressed. Initially struggling with formal communication, she sought guidance from her mentor, Anoop, on even the smallest matters like text messaging etiquette.

Anoops’s encouragement motivated Pallavi to engage in college activities, leading to her selection as a technical subhead. Anoop provided valuable insights into subjects’ importance, time management, and achieving work-life balance.

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Anoop

Anoop has served as a mentor with Mentor Together twice. He is currently employed as an Assistant vice president at Credit Suisse. His most recent experience as a mentor has been tremendously rewarding. He has guided two ambitious social work students Pallavi and Tejaswini, developing their personalities and helping them learn new skills by offering them advice and encouragement through the Mentorship program.

The fact that his mentees come from a variety of backgrounds and have distinct life stories and goals is one of the things he genuinely values. Their unwavering commitment to pursuing their careers and their drive to make a great effect in the world truly inspire him.

In the course of this mentorship, he shared that through their catch-ups they honed various essential skills, including effective communication, time management, resume building, interview preparation, and stress management. Anup discovered that guiding mentees through real-life situations was highly effective in enhancing their skills. Building resumes and preparing for interviews with his mentees were particularly memorable moments in this journey.

”Although the official mentorship concluded, they opted to stay connected, underscoring Pallavi’s appreciation for Anoop’s pivotal roles in guiding her path. “

Being a mentor isn’t just about sharing knowledge; it’s also about nurturing growth, forging connections, and empowering individuals who aspire to be change-makers.

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Mentor Together empowers young people from underprivileged backgrounds by providing them with one-on-one mentoring relationships. These invaluable relationships foster personal growth, boost confidence, and equip mentees with the necessary skills to overcome challenges and achieve their aspirations.

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