Wissen-Haus Youth Empowerment Foundation

Learning Objectives

Build genuine relationships with colleagues and managers
Find and work with mentors effectively
Create a professional network that supports your growth

Your career is built on relationships. Learn to genuinely invest in colleagues, find mentors who will accelerate your development, and build a network that creates opportunities you cannot create alone.

Module Quiz

1. The best way to build relationships at work is:

Only interact with people who can directly advance your careerShow genuine interest, be reliable, and invest in others without immediate expectationsSocialise at every after-work eventStick to formal professional interactions only

2. A good mentor relationship involves:

The mentor doing all the workA genuine two-way relationship where the mentee comes prepared and is accountable for their growthOnly meeting when you have a crisisAsking for favours frequently

3. Professional networking is most effective when:

You only network when you need a jobYou consistently invest in relationships long before you need anything from themYou collect as many contacts as possibleYou connect only with people more senior than you

Module 4: Building Strong Professional Relationships