At Amazon Photos, we offer mentorship circles to provide support at scale and because they can help people test out mentorship in a more comfortable setting where an individual does not have to have a highly specific goal they have to prepare to work with a mentor on.
Why Become a Mentor?
A mentor is a guide. A friend. A resource who helps pave the way for others to succeed. It’s not about having all the right answers. Your role as a mentor is to inspire, encourage, and support your mentee, contributing to their development through thoughtful conversation and consultation.
Why Become a Mentee?
With the help of a mentor, you can gain new knowledge and skillsets that can broaden your career opportunities and personal networks for advancement. As a mentee, gain the confidence necessary to tackle short and long-term goals, navigate challenges, and accelerate your growth.
Being part of a Photos org mentorship circle has allowed me to meet people from our org who had similar backgrounds, who could empathize with my career experiences and goals. It’s helped me grow closer to several members of the org who I’d never met before. I’d recommend a mentorship circle as a great place to ask questions, to network, to vent, and even just to have fun. – L5 SDE