Tejaswini proudly credits her transformation from a timid graduate to a confident professional to the mentorship provided by the Mentor Together program.

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Meet Tejaswini

A recent MSW graduate from Matru Sewa Sangh Social Work College in Nagpur, with a specialization in Community Development, owes her current standing to Mentor Together’s Placement Mentorship Program. Her journey began with the eagerness to acquire new skills and set a strong foundation for her career. In the beginning, she was shy and nervous, but her interaction with her mentor and co mentee transformed her into a confident individual with enhanced problem-solving abilities. The bond they all shared as a group was truly remarkable for her. Her mentor’s friendly nature and support, coupled with his persistent guidance until Tejaswini grasped every concept, made this mentorship experience a treasured memory for her.

Tejaswini’s mentorship journey was enriched with practical skills such as crafting an impressive CV and mastering the art of acing interviews. These invaluable lessons played a pivotal role in securing her current position as a Field Officer with the American India Foundation, where she has been making significant contributions for the past three months.

Tejaswini can now proudly affirm that her journey from a timid, aspiring graduate to a confident and capable professional was made possible through the transformative power of mentorship, and she remains grateful to the Mentor Together program for this incredible opportunity.

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Discovery

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

Tejaswini 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, Tejaswini, 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 Tejaswini 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 Tejaswini’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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