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Skills-Based Mentoring at Cornell

Mentoring is one of the most effective and rewarding ways to build skills and networks.

But how do you get started? Where do you find a suitable mentor?

Workday at Cornell provides mentorship matching in the Career Hub! Here's what you need to get started.

Find a Mentor

Guide for Mentees

Get personal guidance

from a Cornell colleague with experience in an area you're interested in.

Workday's career hub will find matches for you

based on your personal profile and data, or you can search for a mentor from the list of available Cornell colleagues. Learn more about Workday's Career Hub.

Become a Mentor

Guide for Mentors

Anyone can be a mentor!

You don't need to be a supervisor or have worked at Cornell for a set amount of time. Work experience outside Cornell, life experience, members of various communities, specialized skills - what can you share?

Share your experience

and support the growth and aspirations of fellow Cornell colleagues. 

Make the Right Choice

What's the difference between coaching, mentoring, and career consulting?

Coaching

Helps you uncover your own answers and move forward through guided reflection and inquiry.

Examples: 

  • I want to build confidence and clarity, so I feel ready to take on a new project or apply for a higher-level role. 
  • I’d like to strengthen my leadership skills and become a more effective people leader. 
  • I want to improve how I respond to change and/or lead my team through change initiatives. 
  • I’m looking to deepen my self-awareness, understand how I show up under pressure, build executive presence, and identify blind spots. 

Mentoring

Provides advice and guidance based on someone’s knowledge and lived experience.

Examples: 

  • I’ve started a new role and want a mentor to help me grow and succeed. 
  • I’m pivoting careers and would value guidance from someone in my target field. 
  • I’m in a leadership role and want ongoing advice to become more effective. 

Career Consulting

Offers expert recommendations and actionable strategies to achieve specific career goals.

Examples: 

  • I want to clarify my long-term career goals and identify next steps for growth and advancement. 
  • I’m exploring a career pivot and want help understanding my options. 
  • I’m applying for a new role and need support reviewing my resume and cover letter.