Mentor Resources

For Mentor for a Minute session, plan on meeting for a minimum for one-hour.

For Mentor Match, during your first meeting you should set a re-occuring schedule to plan to meet at least once a month. The partnership can be as short or long as you prefer.

Please be sure to always confirm the next meeting time at the end of every session.

If you have exceptional circumstances or just need assistance finding a suitable mentor, the PTW Mentorship Committee can help match you to suitable mentor – just fill out the Mentor Match form and someone from the Mentor Committee will find a mentor for you!

Once you have submitted the Mentor Match form, you can usually expect a response from PTW within 24-48 hours, depending on the urgency noted on your form.

PayTech Women members are located throughout North America so there it will not always be possible to meet in person.

Mentees and mentors will generally connect via email, phone, video or in person, where possible.

Generally, only one session with a mentor is necessary; however, you and your mentor may agree to meet again based on your situation and both of your availability.

Getting ready to interview for a new position, preparing to ask for a raise or promotion, and a difficult situation with a co-worker or boss, are examples of situations that may prompt a member to reach out to a mentor for advice/coaching.

Other topics could include: diversity, entrepreneurship, negotiation skills, networking, and self-development. You can access the full list of common mentoring topics here.

A traditional mentoring relationship is generally expected to last for a pre-determined period of time (e.g., 6-12 months) with certain requirements for how often to meet and the topics discussed. Mentor for a Minute has no long-term commitment – you simply reach out to a mentor when you have a question or need some advice or coaching. In a traditional mentoring relationship, you’re usually matched with a mentor by a person who does not know you personally. Mentor for a Minute allows you to select a mentor for your situation – and you can select a different mentor each time you have a new situation that requires advice or coaching!

Yes! Your session with your mentor are completely confidential – they’re between you and your mentor only.

All you have to do to become a mentor is log into PTW Social Link and update your Member Profile to join the Mentor for a Minute directory – just indicate your interest and specify your specific areas of expertise.

All PTW members, regardless of your background or number of years of experience, can become a mentor and share their insights with other women!

To be removed from the Mentor Directory, log into your PTW Member Profile and opt out of the Mentor for a Minute directory. If at any time you change your mind and would like to be added back to the Mentor directory, you can opt back in the same way you did initially!

Before you go on vacation, log into your PTW Member Profile and opt out of the Mentor for a Minute directory to remove yourself from mentor search results while you’re away. When you return from vacation, opt back into the Mentor for a Minute directory through your Member Profile – it’s that simple!