EY Women Athletes Business Network
Mentoring Program
Application
2018
Thank you for your interest in the EY Women Athletes Business Network (WABN) Mentoring Program. If you have any questions about the program or application, please write or call the Leadership Foundation headquarters office at:
IWF Leadership Foundation
1155 15th Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20005
Telephone: +1 202-387-1010
Fax: +1 202-387-1009
Email:
We look forward to receiving your application!
Admissions Policy
The EY WABN Mentoring Program seeks to select a geographically, culturally, ethnically and professionally diverse group of elite female athletes who are transitioning from sport or have retired and are pursuing professional careers in business, government, or other spheres of leadership.
The program is designed to prepare and propel high-potential women leaders to greater heights of responsibility and leadership.
EY WABN defines an “elite female athlete” as a woman who is currently or has previously competed as a professional or semi-professional player in an organized sport, or at a national or international level.
There are no tuition fees for program participation although mentees are responsible for any associated costs they may incur (phone, travel, etc.). International Women’s Forum (IWF) members and EY employees are not eligible to be candidates.
Criteria
The EY WABN Mentoring Program Selection Committee will choose Mentees using the following guidelines:
· Demonstrated superior athletic performance and/or leadership within her sport.
· Displayed substantive academic or professional work experience and direct accomplishments.
· Current and potential leadership, indicated by professional, volunteer, and other activities, as well as through recommendations.
· Strength of character, motivation, and commitment to goals.
· Intention to participate fully in all activities and programs of the EY WABN Mentoring Program, as well as a commitment to promoting the experience.
· Candidates are judged, in part, on their ability to leverage and maximize the mentorship program over time. Short-term and long-term professional goals will be taken into consideration.
· Applicants must have English proficiency. Mentor/mentee matches will accommodate language preferences, where possible.
Application Process
Submit your application and all required components by November 3, 2017 to the IWF Leadership Foundation headquarters by email at . Final decisions will be sent by email in mid-December, 2017.
Application Guidelines
Your application must be typed. The application and recommendation forms must be completed in English. Your application will be considered complete with the timely receipt of the following components:
· Application form, including all essays
· Recommendations Letters (must be signed and submitted with the application) from:
1. Professional reference from someone whom you have worked with such as a manager, or whom you were coached by.
2. Someone you know professionally who works outside your organization or whom you know in another sphere of interest such as an academic institution or volunteer organization; may be a personal reference.
· Resume or CV
· Biography
· High-Quality Headshot (If accepted into the program, this photo will be used in publicity and promotional materials)
· Signed letter of intent (please see attached)
EY WABN Application
Please type.
Personal Contact InformationLast name / First name / Middle name
Date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY) / Country of citizenship
Home address / Home address line 2
City / State / Postal Code
Country
Personal E-mail address / Mobile phone number
Please include country code for all telephone numbers. (Example: +001 202-387-1010)
Your Business Contact Information (if applicable)
Business/Organization name / Your Title
Business address / Street address line 2
City / State / Postal Code
Country
Work E-mail address / Work Telephone number
Please select your preferred contact information
Personal/Home information
Business/Work information
Notes
Sport
List your primary sport / Total years in sportList your secondary sport (if applicable)
Employment Information
Total years of professional employmentCurrent employer / Title
Industry (i.e. academia, financial services, etc.)
Summary of duties
Name of immediate supervisor / Title of immediate supervisor
Supervisor telephone number / Supervisor E-mail address
Scholastic Record
Colleges/University / Degree / Dates attendedNotes
List all relevant distinctions, honors and awards you have received as an athlete. Please provide a brief explanation of each. If you need additional space, please submit information on an attached sheet of paper.
Name of award / Date received
Description
Name of award / Date received
Description
Name of award / Date received
Description
List all distinctions, honors and awards you have received (academic, government, business, volunteer). Please provide a brief explanation of each. If you need additional space, please submit information on an attached sheet of paper.
Name of award / Date received
Description
Name of award / Date received
Description
Name of award / Date received
Description
To which of the following ethnic groups do you belong? Your compliance is strictly voluntary.
African
Asian
Black
Caucasian
European
Indian (Hindi)
Indigenous
Hispanic or Latino
Two or more races (please specify)
Other (please specify)
How did you learn about the EY WABN Mentoring Program?
Are you related by family or marriage to any member of the International Women’s Forum?
Personality Traits
How would you rate yourself from 1 (less characteristic) to 10 (most characteristic) on the following? You may include a short response below if you would like. Please note: this section will have no bearing on your selection1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10
Are you an extrovert? / / / / / / / / / /
Do you make friends easily? / / / / / / / / / /
Would you characterize yourself as compassionate and cooperative? / / / / / / / / / /
Are new experiences of importance to you? / / / / / / / / / /
Are you more prone to act spontaneously and by instinct? / / / / / / / / / /
Notes
Health Requirements
Please note: this section will have no bearing on your selection.Do you suffer from any allergies or medical conditions that we should be aware of?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe them below.
Do you have any special dietary needs?
Yes
No
If yes, please describe them below.
If there are any other special needs/circumstances you would like to make us aware of, please describe them below.
Recommender’s Information
Please list below the names, positions, and addresses of the persons writing a recommendation on your behalf, as well as their relationship to you. The first, required recommendation should be from someone whom you have worked directly with such as a manager, or whom you were coached by. The second, optional recommendation should be from someone you know professionally who works outside your organization or whom you know in another sphere of interest such as an academic institution or volunteer organization; this may be also personal reference. Recommenders must complete the corresponding recommendation form available for download along with the application on the IWF website. Recommendation forms must be included within your application packet upon submission.Name of Recommender #1
How acquainted
Business/Organization name / Title
Business address / Street address line 2
City / State / ZIP code
Country
Name of Recommender #2, OPTIONAL
How acquainted
Business/Organization name / Title
Business address / Street address line 2
City / State / ZIP code
Country
Signature
I hereby certify that the information above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge
Signature of applicant / Date
Print name / Date
Essay Questions
All essays must be typed on separate paper, with your name and the question number clearly marked at the top of each page. Please number each page of each essay. Essays should be no longer than two pages. All applicants must answer the following questions.
1. What and/or who have been the most significant influences on who you are today – personally and professionally?
2. What are your professional goals, and how do you think the EY WABN Mentoring Program will promote them? Please include in your answer both short-term and long-term goals, as well as the skills you seek to develop through the program.
3. To help us select the best mentor for your present situation, please list your goals for the mentorship and challenges you would like to address; the more detail provided the better. Examples of focus areas that others have engaged in with their mentors:
a. Enhancing leadership skills
b. Planning career strategies
c. Supporting work-life balance or integration
d. Building and expanding professional network
e. Improving interpersonal skills
f. Resolving current work-related challenges
g. Learning new problem-resolution skills
h. Developing new perspectives and expanding possibilities
4. Who is your ideal mentor? Do you want candid, straightforward feedback? Do you want your mentor to challenge you and be candid with her recommendations for how you can stretch yourself and grow? What do you expect from your mentor?
a. Please list all of the qualities and characteristics your ideal mentor would possess to help you reach your goals. What kind of personal and professional experience would they have? Think also in terms of family background, age, and cultural similarities and differences. Please evaluate and prioritize your preferences.
b. Please also note any preferences you may have regarding your mentor, including but not limited to: geographic location, industry or sector leadership, profession, or areas of expertise.
c. Program staff will do their best to align mentors with your stated preferences.
5. The EY WABN Mentoring Program is designed to bring women from diverse backgrounds together to maximize the sharing of perspectives and understanding. Please comment on how you might contribute to and leverage this opportunity.
1155 15th Street NW, Suite 1000
Washington, D.C. 20009 USA
(202) 387-1010
(202) 387-1009 fax
Letter of Intent
I understand selection for the EY WABN Mentoring Program is competitive. I intend to participate fully in the EY WABN Mentoring Program and at the time of this application, dated below, I am not aware of any reason or conflict that might interrupt or prevent my involvement.
I also understand that periodically during and immediately after the mentoring program, I will be contacted by the Leadership Foundation and/or EY for purposes of research and evaluation.
First Name / Last NameSignature / Date
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