Getting the most out of a mentorship
- →Come with a specific problem, not a general request for advice.
- →Agree on a cadence early — a short call every two weeks beats one long session.
- →Write down what you committed to before the call ends.
Resources
Practical starting points for every part of the network.
Short, opinionated guidance for the four groups the network serves. If something here is missing, tell us and we'll write it.
Running a program that people finish
- →Set a realistic capacity. Three engaged mentees beat ten inactive ones.
- →Define a start and end date — open-ended mentorships quietly lapse.
- →Use meetups to create structure between sessions.
Hiring through the network
- →Post roles ahead of the fair so candidates arrive prepared.
- →Be explicit about whether a role is on-site in Saida, hybrid, or remote.
- →Diaspora candidates often need lead time — say so in the listing.
Backing local ventures
- →Sandouk Al Eghtirab pools diaspora capital rather than relying on one-off gifts.
- →Support is structured, tracked, and reported back to contributors.
- →Local businesses apply through the network, not through intermediaries.
Looking for something else?
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