AEP Mentoring Survey

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* 1. Do you currently have a mentor?

Yes

If no pls skip to Question #7

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* 2. If so, how did you find them? (select one)

In my firm

In my network

AIA chapter events

Other industry events

Through my alumni association

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How long have you had a mentor?

Less than 6 months

6-12 months

1-2 years

3 years +

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* 4. Are you their only mentee?

Yes

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* 5. Is your mentor an architect?

Yes

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* 6. What kinds of activities do you do with your mentor? (indicate all that apply)

In-person meetings

Communicate by email

Conference calls

Construction job walks

Attend events

None of the above

IDP related such as Emerging Professionals Companion

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Are you currently seeking a mentor?

Yes

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* 8. What are some of the barriers to finding a mentor? (select all that apply)

I don’t know where to find a mentor

There’s a lack of interest by experienced professionals

It is difficult to match expectations between mentors/mentees (ie: mentors commit to doing this, but then don’t follow-through)

There is no formal program to find mentors

I am unsure how to approach someone to mentor me

N/A

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Do you think there would be value in the AIACC creating an online mentoring database? (Ex: something like “Match.com” for the architectural profession)

Yes

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* 10. Do you have any additional comments about the state of mentoring in the architectural profession that would help the AEP shape this program?

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* 11. Please provide the following:

Name:

Email Address: