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The Benefits of Mentorship: How to Find and Make the Most of a Mentor
Mentors are valuable assets in any career. They can help you learn new skills, solve problems, and achieve your goals faster than you could on your own. But not all mentorships are created equal. Finding someone who will be an excellent fit for you can be difficult, and even once you find the right mentor, it takes work to keep the relationship going. This guide will walk through some common ways to find mentors and how to make the most of them when they arrive in your life.
Define your needs.
Before looking for a mentor, defining what you hope to get out of the relationship is essential; if you don’t know what kind of mentor and mentee relationship would suit your needs, then it’s unlikely that either party will benefit from the experience.
Here are some things to think about when determining how best to utilize your mentorship:
- Know what you want from the relationship
- What do I want my mentor to teach me?
- What resources can this person offer?
Ask for what you need.
You should ask what you need if you’ve found someone willing to take you under their wing and help guide your career.
