IBM 2007暑期实习生计划

@IBM, mentoring is serious. Mentoring is not for fun here!

We think, mentoring is all about development—acquiring skills that are yours for life, helping you adjust to your organization, building networks and finding ways to challenge yourself and grow.It is a relationship which develops your skills, capabilities and assets.
We believe, mentoring is a vital part of IBM’s business development and it is of value to all participants, IBM, the mentor and mentee.

Mentoring is win/win

At IBM, mentoring program is always a win/win situation. Some have asked if the mentor finds value in the relationship, the answer is ‘absolutely’here in IBM. In an effective mentoring relationship, both the mentor and mentee reap the benefits of learning professionally and personally from each other. This kind of acknowledgement of mentoring program’s win/win situation has cultivated to IBM’s culture and all experienced IBMers are eager to set up mentoring relationships with one or more mentees.

Benefits for the Mentee:

1. Develop networks
2. Deepen knowledge of IBM culture
3. Increase skills and grow expertise
4. Receive career guidance

Benefits for the Mentor:

1. Build networks
2. Enhance leadership skills
3. Learn new ideas and perspectives

Benefits for the Organization:

1. Disciplined approach to developing and retaining key talent
2. Leverage leadership

quality of mentoring is guaranteed by mechanism

An effective mentoring program, process and tool gives IBM a disciplined approach to managing valuable skills assets of its employees and also offer us the opportunity to set up a meaningful and serious mentoring program.

Mentoring Process at IBM:

1. Assess your interest and readiness for mentoring. Understand the process, roles, responsibilities and set your goals.
2. Identify possible mentors. Consider qualities, skills and commitment of mentor. Gather recommendations from peers, manager and HR.
3. Initiate the mentoring relationship. Together with your manager, employees at IBM determine if mentoring is the right solution.

Successful mentoring relationship

Characteristics of a Successful mentee:

- Goal-oriented and motivated
- Seeks development opportunities
- Receptive to feedback

Characteristics of a Successful Mentor:

- Expertise required; role model
- Gives constructive feedback
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Diversity

Mentoring Relationship:

- Define the relationship at the beginning
- Clear objectives
- Get acquainted
- Discuss mutual goals

My blue journey in 2006

After several competitive paper tests and interviews, I became the luckiest and happiest girl in the world when I signed the contract with IBM for internship during the summer of 2006. All my friends celebrated it for me and I believe it should be a brilliant start and great opportunity for my future career development.

However, opportunities always come with challenges. The beginning of my blue journey was not only exciting but also tough. Piles of abbreviations and IBM language about industry knowledge, department functions, and internal processes poured into my head in such a short time and made me hurry-scurry. At that moment, my mentor, Ms. Ye, encouraged me not to be frustrated and not to worry about my lack of technology background. With her rich experience, she guided me through my problems and taught me how to adapt into IBM culture quicker and smoother. She told me: “try your best, your every effort will finally pay off.”

When my mentor and I both involved into a complicated team project with tight schedule, she became my best advisor and helper. Her market sensitiveness, persistent attention on every detail and always full preparation for the next steps showed me the meaning of the professionalism as an IBMer. Those days and nights, we worked hard together and stayed up late. After multi-negotiations, the contract was finally signed and our customer was satisfied by IBMers’ patience and professionalism. Our efforts proved IBM’s promise of dedication to client’s success and dded real value to our clients.

My mentor and I had regular biweekly review which was the most helpful time for me to summarize my past work and to schedule my future plans. She appraised my well-done jobs and also frankly pointed out all my mistakes and places needed to be improved. Meanwhile, we also would like to talk about other topics such as future career plans, casual life, and even love. Ms. Ye is not only my most helpful and experienced mentor, but also my closest friend and a nice sister who I can share lots of topics with.

Mandy He, International Business and Economics, East China Normal University
Client Representative，MNC Banking Unit, Finance Services Sector
IBM China Company Limited

我的2006蓝色之旅

能够在数次激烈竞争的笔试面试后最终走进蓝色巨人，在签署实习合同，踏上“蓝色征途”的那一刻，我是世界上最幸福的。朋友们都祝贺我说这是一个闪亮的起点， 我也相信这将成为我职业生涯发展中的重要机遇。俗话说得好，机遇与挑战并存。在实习的初期，我就被那些堆砌如山般的缩写、习语、公司内部用语搞昏了头。慌乱郁闷之时，多亏Mentor伸出了援助之手。她不断地鼓励我，并且用自身的经验教我处理问题的方式方法。

在我们共同参与一个项目时，Mentor以她敏锐的市场嗅觉和职业素养对细节一丝不苟， 永远做好万全准备；在我需要帮助时，事无巨细的指点我。对于我在工作中的不足和优点，她也很坦率地指出。在整个团队的共同奋战下，客户最终签署了项目合同，同时对IBMer的专业表示了高度赞扬。 Mentor常说在IBM的企业文化中，强调最多的一点就是价值（VALUE），对客户的价值，对公司的价值，对社会的价值，对自身的价值；但价值不是说说就有的，而是要用实际行动，点滴积累渗透给客户，回馈给公司和社会，反映到自己身上。
除了每两周常规的实习生工作小结汇报，我和Mentor也会交流很多其他话题，如人生规划、休闲娱乐、职业发展，甚至恋爱生活，呵呵。在这方面，mentor更像一个无话不说的姐姐和闺中秘友。
在公司里，大家都亲切地叫mentor是“馒头”，枕着“馒头”，我们的成长之路走得更快更好。
何曼 2007年7月毕业于华东师范大学 国际经济与贸易系本科生