Application for: Mentee Class of 2021-2022

The Developing Leaders program, currently entering its third year, is open to any commercial real estate risk management professionals at a financial institution or environmental consulting firm having less than 10 years of work experience. Our mission is to provide education through Mentor/Mentee relationships to future leaders in our industry. This program is designed as a vehicle to enable the sharing of insights by business and technical leaders, and advice, guidance, and resources needed to empower young professionals to meet their career and personal goals. 

Applicants must fill out the application below fully by Monday, August 16, 2021 in order to be considered for the 2021-2022 program.

Please take the time to complete each question completely and thoughtfully. The more specific and thorough your answers, the better equipped we will be to find a mentor who is best suited to your needs and career goals. 

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* 1. CONTACT INFORMATION (must be complete)

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* 2. Enter an alternative email as a secondary point of contact:

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* 3. How many total years of experience do you have in the property risk management field?

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* 4. Tell us about your current job responsibilities. What are your proudest short-term job goals (over the past 1-3 years)? [NOTE: 200 characters min, 500 characters maximum]

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* 5. What motivates you to apply for the mentee program? What are you looking for? [NOTE: Pick ONLY your top 3 reasons, then use the comment field to add more detail. The more candid you are in your answer, the better your match and mentoring experience will be.]

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* 6. Do you have a gender preference on your assigned mentor?

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* 7. As a mentee applicant, tell us one fun fact about yourself that makes you unique.

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* 8. What do you enjoy most about your current position?

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* 9. What is the most challenging aspect of your current role?

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* 10. The Developing Leaders program requires participants to commit their time and attention to the 1-year timeframe of the program, which includes participation in the following:
- calls with your mentor (1/month minimum)
- quarterly group calls with the Board of Governors
- 4 to 6 webinars with outside speakers
- completion of Elevator Pitch project
- book discussion groups
Participants are also encouraged to attend the LightBox PRISM conference if your company supports it. 

Does your current work situation provide the ability/flexibility to fully participate in the program's requirements?

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* 11. If you have a LinkedIn profile, enter the url here. [if not, leave blank]

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* 12. Is there anything else you can share that may assist us in making an appropriate mentor match?

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