Building Your Reputation Through Reviews
Learn how to earn great reviews, respond to feedback, and use your reputation to grow your mentoring practice.
Why Reviews Matter for Mentors
Your reviews are your most powerful marketing tool:
Higher Visibility
Mentors with 4.5+ star averages appear higher in search results
More Bookings
Mentees are 3x more likely to book sessions with highly-rated mentors
Trust & Credibility
Detailed reviews build confidence and reduce booking hesitation
Premium Pricing
Top-rated mentors can charge 20-30% more for their expertise
How to Earn Consistently Great Reviews
1. Set Clear Expectations Upfront
Before each session, clarify what you'll cover and what the mentee should prepare.
Example Message:
"Hi! Looking forward to our session on Thursday. We'll focus on your resume and cover letter. Please send me both documents 24 hours before so I can review and provide specific feedback during our call."
2. Come Prepared to Every Session
- • Review mentee's profile and previous session notes before each call
- • Have resources, links, and examples ready to share
- • Test your tech (camera, mic, screenshare) 5 minutes early
- • Keep a running document of action items and progress
3. Provide Actionable Takeaways
End every session with 2-3 concrete next steps. Mentees value clarity over vague advice.
Good Example:
- 1. Refactor UserAuth component by splitting into 3 smaller components by Friday
- 2. Read React Hooks documentation (link provided) and practice 2 examples
- 3. Share your refactored code in our chat by Monday for async feedback
4. Follow Up Between Sessions
A quick check-in message shows you care about their progress. Even a simple "How's the refactoring going?" makes a big difference.
5. Be Honest and Direct
Mentees appreciate constructive honesty over sugar-coated feedback. If their code has issues, explain why and how to fix it. They'll value your directness.
6. Celebrate Wins
Acknowledge progress, no matter how small. When a mentee lands an interview, ships a feature, or solves a tough bug, celebrate it! These moments stick in their memory.
Pro Tip: Over-Deliver on First Sessions
First impressions shape reviews. Exceed expectations in initial sessions by providing extra resources, longer time, or bonus tips. This investment pays off in great reviews and repeat bookings.
Responding to Reviews
Coming Soon
The ability to respond to reviews is not available yet but will be added soon. This feature will allow you to engage with feedback and build stronger relationships with mentees.
Leveraging Your Reputation
Reputation Milestones
First 5 Reviews
Establish your baseline rating. Focus on consistency and over-delivering.
20+ Reviews at 4.5+ Stars
You're now a "Trusted Mentor" with platform badge. This dramatically increases profile visits.
50+ Reviews at 4.7+ Stars
You're a "Top Mentor" featured in platform promotions and email campaigns.
Showcase Reviews Externally
Share your great reviews on:
- • LinkedIn posts and profile
- • Personal website testimonials
- • Twitter/social media
- • Newsletter signatures
Use Reviews to Improve
Analyze patterns in reviews:
- • What do mentees consistently praise?
- • What concerns appear more than once?
- • Which session types get best feedback?
- • What outcomes do mentees value most?
Encouraging Reviews (The Right Way)
DO
- ✓ Send a friendly follow-up message after great sessions
- ✓ Mention reviews naturally in conversation
- ✓ Thank mentees who leave reviews
- ✓ Ask for feedback to improve your service
DON'T
- ✗ Offer discounts or incentives for 5-star reviews
- ✗ Pressure mentees to leave reviews immediately
- ✗ Ask friends/family to leave fake reviews
- ✗ Badger mentees with multiple review requests
Suggested Message Template
"I really enjoyed our session today! If you found value in our time together, I'd appreciate if you could leave a quick review. Your feedback helps other mentees find the right mentor and helps me improve. No pressure though – either way, looking forward to our next session!"
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Questions About Reviews?
Our support team can help with review concerns, reputation building strategies, or addressing unfair feedback.
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