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2010 PHRPS EARLY-IN-CAREER HR MENTORING PROGRAM

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Call for MENTEE NOMINATIONS – MENTOR VOLUNTEERS

September 2009

Dear PHRPS Member,

This fall marks the start of the 8th Annual PHRPS Mentoring Program. This is a highly rewarding program for all involved and we encourage our members’ involvement in two ways: 1. become a mentor, and 2. nominate a mentee.

What is the mentoring program?

• This acclaimed PHRPS program matches mentoring pairs: seasoned Human Resources professionals and those in the field who are starting out, having five years tenure or less.

• Supported by our PHRPS Mentoring Committee, the program is structured with an applications process, matching of mentors and mentees for best fit, orientation program for all involved and ongoing meetings of the mentoring pairs supported by our PHRPS Mentoring Committee members, as needed. New this year we will be adding virtual group meetings as well.

• Generally mentoring pairs have two meetings per month at a time and location convenient for both, making use of telephone meetings as well. These meetings are ongoing for six months (January - June 2010).

What is in it for us?

• At the broadest level, we are contributing to our field and professional community by supporting professionals as they address their greatest challenges and encouraging their growth and commitment to Human Resources.

• Participating organizations who nominate their early-in-career HR professionals can accelerate the development of high potential HR employees, at no fee for their organizations.
• We are also creating a bridge for new professionals as future contributing members of PHRPS.
• Mentors report very high satisfaction in developing a strong relationship with a professional in: learning from the mentee’s perspective, passing on lessons learned from own experiences, sharpening coaching skills, helping to address the dynamics of complex organizational life and career paths.

Who is eligible to participate?
MENTOR- Eligibility:

• Current PHRPS member.
• Advanced degree in a Human Resource-related area or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 8 years direct HR experience either internally or externally
• Minimum 3 years in a senior management role

MENTEE- (identified by PHRPS members from area organizations) - Eligibility:

• Interested in a long-term professional career in HR.
• Five years or less experience in the field of HR, presently working as: a generalist or specialist job within a corporate/business HR department, or, entry consultant or staff specialist in a firm providing HR consulting.
• Demonstrates a promising combination of talents and personal motivation.

How can I get involved?

• Use the attached Mentor and/or Mentee applications and return to the PHRPS office by email or fax.
• Call the PHRPS office at 800-871-9012, ext. 78777 or email info@phrps.com.
• Contact the PHRPS Mentoring Chair, Wendy Axelrod at wa@axelrod-associates.com or 215-654-0991.

Sincerely,

Wendy Axelrod, Chair Mentoring Committee