Reflections of mentorship program

By: Arminder Sharia Karen Kuzmich

Mentee: Arminder Sharia

Home Country India

Education Medical office Assistant Diploma Medix School, Brantford, ON

Occupation Medical Receptionist

India’s Map

Little facts about Punjab

A region that is split across the political borders of India and Pakistan.

Punjabi people are known for their fearlessness, physical strength, business aptitude, work ethic, honesty, and festive culture. Punjabis are also considered a very proud people.

There is majority of Sikh population in Punjab.

Mentor: Karen Kuzmich

Education University of Waterloo B.Scn. Of Health Studies

Occupation Health Promoter

Organization Grand River Community Health Centre

Second mentor:Christine Hurst

Education Centennial College Corporate Communications

Occupation Office Manager and Executive Assistant

Organization Grand River Community Health Centre

Why I want to be a mentee…

To be paired with someone who is in the medical field

To get professional experienceTo understand Canadian workplace culture

My mentor helped me…

To build self-confidence in myselfTo improve my interview skillsTo improve my resume and cover letterTo improve my interpersonal skills in a

workplaceWith various ways to maintain

professional networking and search for employment

I have learnt from my mentoring experience…

Prioritization skillsNetworking skillsGoal setting in workplaceHow to more effectively communicate in an

interview

Mentee’s Conclusion

More can be gained from a mentor who is in the related field

Easy to understand Canadian workplace culture from native worker

It is a valuable program for those who are unfamiliar with Canadian culture

Mentor’s Conclusion

Interesting to learn about mentee’s cultureHelpful to be more aware of Canadian

language “quirks”Well structured program that is easy to

participate inValuable program for our community