Mentoring is a great way to learn new skills, gain valuable experience and get advice from someone who has been there before. But it takes more than just showing up for a mentoring session to make the most of it. As a mentee, you have an important role in ensuring that your mentor-mentee relationship is successful and beneficial for both parties involved.

First off, don’t be afraid to ask questions! A good mentor will be happy to answer any questions you may have about their experiences or expertise so don’t hesitate when seeking guidance or clarification on something specific. Also make sure that you are prepared for each meeting with your mentor by having some topics ready beforehand – this will help ensure productive sessions every time!

Another key point is communication: Make sure that you are regularly contacting your mentor if necessary between meetings – whether through email or other means of communication – as they can often provide helpful advice quickly without scheduling another formal session together (this also helps keep them engaged). Finally, remember that mentors should act as coaches rather than teachers; they should not simply tell what needs doing but instead guide and support the process while allowing room for mistakes along the way – after all learning comes from making mistakes too!