FAQ for Partners/Mentors
What is mentoring?
Mentoring Definition: The act or process of helping and guiding another person to support their personal development.
Mentoring is the act of supporting, advising and guiding another person, or people, for the purposes of personal growth. A mentor uses their knowledge and personal experience to help a mentee to develop.
What’s the goal of mentoring?
Mentoring is an important part of personal and professional development for both the mentee and the mentor. It’s a place where mentees can learn and grow with support from a trustworthy mentor
Mentoring has demonstrably shown a positive impact for both mentors and mentees in terms of career development, mental wellbeing, communication skills and self-confidence. It’s a great way to give back to the community while building your leadership skills and foster a more inclusive work environment.
How much time do I have to commit?
The program runs for 9 weeks:
May 4 - July 3, 2026
Sessions are expected to last for 45 minutes to an hour maximum. Mentors will receive an onboarding pack to support their mentoring and the opportunity to network online with mentees at dedicated event at the start of the cohort. We anticipate a total time commitment from mentors of 4-6 hours across the entire cohort.
What if I have to withdraw?
We ask that when you commit to the mentorship program it is with the intention that you can support the mentee for the entirety of the program. We do appreciate, however, that situations and work pressures can lead to unexpected changes in your schedule. If you need to withdraw please let your HR Partner and GMG know so we can find a new match for the mentee.
What if there are problems with my mentee?
Mentoring is like any other kind of interpersonal relationship – sometimes it simply does not work. In that case, it is in the best interests of both you and your mentee for you to end the relationship. Make sure you do this tactfully and thank them for the time they have already given you.
While we make the best effort to pair mentors and mentees with the right match, on occasion these partnerships don’t work out. Mentors and mentees have the right to request a new mentor or mentee after the first session. This will allow us enough time within the cohort timeframe to allocate new pairings more suitable to you both.
Mentors and mentees have the right to a safe and secure mentoring environment.
For any complaints, please reach out to our team at mentorship@girlsmakegames.com. Your company’s HR partner is also always on hand to support you at every stage of the mentorship program.