A great way to retain top talent is by offering a mentorship program, and Abode’s Matchmaking feature makes it easy to set up. Both mentors and mentees fill out a survey with sets of tailored questions for each group. Our system then analyzes the responses and matches mentors and mentees together based on compatibility scores.
For customers interested in the most common "pairing questions," here are some example thought-starters:
Time in Program
Which office do you work from?
Which team or business unit are you in/ what’s your role?
What is your preferred communication style? (e.g., Do you prefer regular check-ins, flexible meetings, or on-demand support?)
Personal Goals
What are your long-term personal and professional goals?
How do you define success?
How do you want this mentorship to contribute to your growth?
What are your current priorities in terms of self-improvement or skill development?
Networking and Community
What ERG (Employee Resource Groups) are you a part of or interested in joining?
Are there specific people in teams/roles you’re interested in connecting with through mentorship?
Values and Motivation
What values drive your work ethic (e.g., innovation, collaboration, independence)?
What motivates you?
What do you think makes a professional relationship meaningful and impactful?
Interests/Hobbies
What are your personal interests (e.g., arts and entertainment, creative pursuits, family, fashion, food, foreign language, gaming, sports/fitness, music, travel/tourism)?
How do you like to spend your free time outside of work?
Learning and Teaching Styles
How do you learn best (e.g., hands-on experience, structured guidance, self-paced learning)?
What kind of feedback helps you grow the most, and how do you prefer to receive it?
Skills and Experience
What are your strongest skills (e.g., technical/coding, teamwork/leadership, critical thinking, networking/communication, time management/organization, emotional intelligence)?
Are there particular skills you’re eager to improve?
How do you like to share your expertise with others?
Career Goals
Which early career program are you in, and what do you hope to achieve through it?
Are there specific milestones or role levels you aspire to in your career?
Not all questions need to be used, and will vary based on the goals of your mentor program. Feel free to utilize any of the following categories and questions to help create a structured approach for matching interns with mentors effectively.
Example question:
(Mentee)
What location will you be in for your internship this summer?
a. Los Angeles
b. NYC
c. Atlanta
d. Nashville
(Mentor)
What office do you currently sit in?
a. Los Angeles
b. NYC
c. Atlanta
d. Nashville