https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk What do you think a mentor wants in a student? And how can you convey this in communicating with your mentor? en-us 2019-04-30 17:03:48 UTC 2019-05-01 01:25:44 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672693 I think a mentor is looking for a student who is excited to work in their lab.
I think I can express this by being enthusiastic about the research.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672693 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672707 Mentors want students who express genuine and enthusiastic interest in their work. This means understanding the mentor's work well, at least to a degree that makes sense with the student's prior experience. Being able to comfortably reference the mentor's work and elaborate your thoughts on it is a good step to conveying this interest and enthusiasm to your mentor.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672707 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672712 I think a mentor wants a student who takes initiative, is curious, and is excited and willing to learn about their field. You can convey this by smiling, talking passionately about the field you are interested in, and asking questions you have to demonstrate curiosity. You can also state that you greatly appreciate the opportunity to be mentored by them.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672712 gudipudi20h1_2 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672715 I think that a mentor wants a student that is motivated, cooperative, and dedicated to the research they are conducting. They do not want someone who would slack off on the experiments and not take the research seriously. You can convey this quality by talking about why you became intrigued by the subject and demonstrating how much you know about it already. You could also take extra initiatives on various tasks when communicating with your mentor.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672715 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672721 Mentors want students who are motivated and are interested in the work being done. This includes taking the time to understand other research in the field. This interest can be communicated to a mentor by describing any past experience relevant to the mentor's research or elaborating your thoughts on the mentor's research.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672721 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672726 I think a mentor wants a students who is internally motivated and is excited and willing to learn. You can convey this to the mentor by showing your enthusiasm when you talk with them and taking the time to learn about what they are doing in their lab and what their research goals are. ]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672726 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672727 A mentor wants a student who is accountable and curious. Students who work hard, and want to learn will appeal to mentors.
To convey this to a mentor, a student should both indicate the steps they have taken to learn more about the mentors field and research, and ask questions about their work.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672727 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672736 I believe a mentor is looking for a student who is willing to put in the effort to learn from the experience. The best way to convey this would probably be through engagement and asking questions ]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672736 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672737 I think that a mentor is looking for a student who is motivated and will take initiative in their lab. I also think they want a student who will ask questions and be engaged in their research. I can convey these traits by giving examples of what I have done in the past and being enthusiastic about the research topic. I also need to make sure I ask questions if I am confused so that I fully understand and communicate that I am paying attention. It is also really important to take any constructive criticism and improve upon what advice they give to you.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672737 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672739 A mentor wants a student who is eager to learn, motivated, and enthusiastic about their work. You can convey this to your mentor by actively engaging with them about their research, asking them questions, and taking the initiative to become more knowledgable.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672739 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672746 A mentor wants a student who is very eager to learn but also knows how to conduct himself/herself professionally, ask lots of questions, and put their maximum effort into their work. A student can convey through an excited tone and body language. The student should also be prepared to discuss the mentor's field of research and to do so enthusiastically.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672746 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672747 1. A mentor wants a student who is enthusiastic and passionate about performing research and working alongside them. 
2. You can convey this to your mentor by making sure to smile and express your passion to your mentor during an interview. ]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672747 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672748 I think a mentor wants a student who is engaged in the research; they are excited to learn about and participate in research activities. They also want someone who is respectful and friendly. You could communicate excitement by describing how you approached some other academic activity or how you think about the subject of the mentor's research. Interest can be communicated by asking thoughtful questions, especially those that incorporate what was learned from the mentor. You can show that you're a good person by conducting yourself like that.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672748 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672757 I think that mentors want students that are motivated to learn. I can convey this by talking about how I'm interested in the mentor's research and about times when I was motivated enough to get my work done, even when it got difficult.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672757 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672759 I think that a a mentor wants a student that's curious and ambitious. There's very little fun in working with someone who's not as enthusiastic about what you're working on. Part of this includes showing a willingness to learn and collaborate. And is generally a good, quality human being
I can convey this by learning about their topic (past even work published by the mentor) and having background knowledge that extends past what you're required to know. Anecdotes are also useful in demonstrating positive characteristics without simply listing positive attributes. ]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672759 parsi20a1_2 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672763 1) I think a mentor wants enthusiasm, friendliness, and a willing to learn
2) you can do this by talking about how you show willingness to learn (such as self studying). Also, keep a smile throughout the whole interview and speak in a clear tone. ]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672763 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672765 I think a mentor wants a student who is genuinely excited about the topic that they are studying. They want a student who is prepared to ask challenging questions, put in a lot of effort, all while staying up to date with the work of the researcher. You can convey enthusiasm for your mentor's work by asking thought-provoking questions about their work.]]> 2019-05-01 01:18:58 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672765 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672769 I think a mentor wants someone who is passionate in their field of interest and is capable of working independently.]]> 2019-05-01 01:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672769 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672786 I think a mentor wants a student who is engaged and interested in their research.
I can convey this in communicating with my mentor by showing that I know their research by talking about it and being excited about it. I think showing the ways that you relate to their research also shows how it is interesting to you.  ]]> 2019-05-01 01:19:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672786 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672789 I think a mentor wants enthusiasm and curiosity from a student, as well as some initiative from them. I can convey this by asking plenty of questions, doing independent research on work related to a current project, etc.]]> 2019-05-01 01:19:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672789 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672797 1.  Someone who is enthusiastic and willing to collaborate with them. 
2. Someone who is also flexible and able to work around their hours
3. A grateful student who is willing to put in lots of work
4. Easy to communicate with]]> 2019-05-01 01:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672797 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672845 I think a mentor wants someone who is very eager to learn about their research and is hardworking, while also enjoys what they are doing. You can convey this by demonstrating your understanding of their work and radiating excitement in what you do.]]> 2019-05-01 01:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672845 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672888 I think a mentor wants a student that is willing to learn and wants to research. You can communicate your willingness to learn and be mentored by being prepared, reading on the topic and showing that you're knowledgeable as well as offering to do things around the lab etc.]]> 2019-05-01 01:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672888 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672892 2019-05-01 01:19:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355672892 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355673172 I think a mentor is probably looking for someone that is hard working and that takes initiative. You can convey this to your mentor by showing enthusiasm, and that you’ve put in time researching and studying the topic.]]> 2019-05-01 01:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355673172 https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355673232 A mentor wants a student who is not only responsible and knowledgeable in the subject area, but also passionate and eager to do research. To convey this, potiential students can express this by being prepared for the interview with background information and research. ]]> 2019-05-01 01:22:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sarah_parsons1/egyf3p05sbwk/wish/355673232