Do's for Mentees:
The following are some things the mentee should DO in the mentoring relationship. Remember, your mentor is a supportive friend with a strong respect and concern for you and your professional development and success. You need to devote time and energy to the relationship, just as your mentor does.

• Take responsibility to initiate the relationship.
• Understand what you want from the relationship and communicate your goals and aspirations to your mentor.
• Act on your mentor's advice.
• Balance the personal and professional acquaintance with your mentor.
• Keep all scheduled appointments with your mentor and display professional behavior and dress, as appropriate.
• Be realistic, maintain a positive attitude.
• Maintain regular contact with your mentor.
• Be ambitious, enthusiastic, and realistic.

Don'ts for Mentees:
Here are some pitfalls to avoid. These mistakes can sabotage a relationship and result in a very unsatisfactory mentoring experience.

• Don't ask for advice on everything.  Have a purpose in each request.
• Don't ask your mentor to act in your place or tell you precisely what to do.
• Don't complain about other people or your misfortune in an unprofessional manner.
• Don't commit yourself to obligations you can't keep.
• Don't cancel meetings at the last minute.

Suggested Events:

• A Job Shadowing Day (The mentee will be able to go through a day at work with the client)
• A networking event (an event with the clients' firm where the mentee can be introduced to your firm's culture and environment)
• A Mock Interview and Resume review session
• Attend an Accounting Club Event (social or professional)
• Regular activity report (Event agreed upon between mentor and mentee)