Mentoring Program

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Working at the Idaho Department of Lands is rewarding, exciting, and a chance to learn and grow in a career. But starting a new job can be overwhelming, especially at a state-wide agency. Our mentoring program gets great reviews and helps introduce employees to the agency as a whole. New employees benefit from a mentor’s knowledge, skills, and experience. We are here to help you succeed in your new position.

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Mentee Maggie Maggied helping to plant trees

Benefits to mentees are building connections with people you don't see every day and understanding the bigger picture of IDL and endowment lands. Maggie Maggied, HR Specialist, says the one of the most valuable experiences was this day in the field planting antelope bitterbrush and sagebrush on Danskin Mountain: "Of course we were out there to plant on a restoration project, but my mentor did a great job explaining why we were out there, to restore the portion of the endowment land that was damaged from a fire years ago." Endowment land is unique and earns funds for public school and other endowment beneficiaries.

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I truly enjoyed the experience and got so much out of it as a new IDL employee. I would 100% recommend it. I think forming a connection with someone outside of your area or division gives you a better overall understanding of IDL.

The most valuable thing has been having a friend in the agency who is experienced and able to answer my questions. It boosts your confidence as a new employee and gives you the opportunity to receive advice from current IDL employees.

I would recommend that new employees participate in the Mentoring Program because it's so important to have someone you feel comfortable going to, especially when you are new. My mentor introduced me to people, sent me training opportunities that helped meet professional goals, and was someone I could feel comfortable asking questions or obtaining advice from. Having that go-to person is so important when you are getting established in an organization.