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Become a mentor on ADPList

To become a mentor on ADPList, create an account and fill in the mentor application with your role, your experience and the topics you can help with; our team reviews every application by hand before you set up your profile and host your first 1:1 session. We look for relevant industry experience (5+ years) and past experience mentoring or leading junior to mid-level colleagues.

ADPList mentors are experienced designers, product managers, engineers, marketers and other professionals who host 1:1 sessions with people earlier in their careers. Applying takes a few minutes. We review every application by hand.

Become a mentor

How to become a mentor on ADPList

  1. Apply

    Create your ADPList account, free to start, and fill in the mentor application: your role, your experience and the topics you can help with.

  2. Review

    Our team reads every application by hand before approving new mentors.

  3. Set up your profile

    Add your availability, session length and a short bio so mentees can find and book you.

  4. Host your first session

    Mentees book a slot on your calendar and you meet by video call inside ADPList. The typical session is a 30-minute call. Send notes afterwards and ask for a review.

What mentors get

Booking a mentor on ADPList is free. What you get as a mentor is practice leading and coaching people, a global network of peers, and a public record of reviews from the people you helped.

Apply to become a mentor

Mentoring can help you turn your passion into conversations, friendships and network globally.

Because I've had to learn everything the hard way, I mentor to help others learn an easier way. If I can make a difference in one person’s life, it will all have been worth it.
Cami
owner, camiimac
Mentoring is the ultimate evolution of networking: direct, honest, growth & value driven. A win-win for everyone, what are you waiting for?
Federico
Prin. Exp. Designer, Facebook
Mentoring is a two-way street. Nothing feels better than helping others with what I know. In return, I have become a more confident, empathetic leader.
Jacalin
Head of Design, Hotelr

It’s easier than you think.
Join us. We’ll help you every step of the way.

Become a mentor

Feel empowered

Be part of a community of mentors globally that supports each other to inspire conversations; supported 24/7.

Tools to Mentor

Our tools like Send notes, Group session hosting, Calendar Management and more — helps you be successful in mentoring.

A diverse community

Mentees in 160+ countries completed a session in the last 12 months. It’s time to scale your impact beyond the local community.

Opportunities to impact

Our mentors get featured in news and press; we provide speaker opportunities for all mentors.

ADPList mentors at a community meetup

Partnered mentors

Partnered mentors are mentors that join the ADPList community referred by organizations that we work with. On their profile, you can recognize them with a partner tag! See example

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Common questions

Some questions asked by the members of our community

What is the approval criteria to become a mentor on ADPList?

We review every mentor application by hand, because we want mentors who are experienced and genuinely want to help. We look for:

  • Relevant industry experience (5+ years)
  • Past experience mentoring or leading junior to mid-level colleagues
  • A genuine passion for mentoring and sharing what you know
  • A practice of diversity and inclusion

I'm new. How does ADPList work for mentors?

Welcome! Start with Mentor University in our help center, which answers most first-week questions about sessions, your calendar and mentee expectations.

How much time does mentoring take?

You control your calendar. Open as few or as many slots as you like and pause your availability whenever you need to. The typical session is a 30-minute video call.

What do mentors get from mentoring on ADPList?

Booking a mentor on ADPList is free. What mentors get is practice leading and coaching people, a global network of peers, and a public record of reviews from the people they helped.

Why do reviews matter for mentors?

Reviews build trust in the community and help mentees choose a mentor who fits. Do not wait for a review to arrive: write your mentee a note on ADPList after the session and we include a prompt for them to review you.

Can mentors also be mentees?

Yes. Every mentor can book sessions with fellow mentors and learn from them too.