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Are you looking for a mentor? Many articles talk about the benefits of mentorship but statistics say less than 40% of working professionals actually have someone they consider a mentor. This is a great article offering simple and pragmatic tips on how to secure a mentor. G

As Talent Acquisition Specialists, we receive applications from many candidates through many channels every day. It is great to see these proactive approaches and to be in contact with candidates from all over the world! Well, dear candidates, let's look at this from a different perspective: Do you ever get support from role models who can also help you with your professional/technical development and goals? If your answer is no or yes, but how? this article may help you to find your right mentor! 🌟

January was established as National Mentoring Month in 2016 by President Obama. It’s a time to spread awareness and encourage mentoring relationships. My experience is that people desire mentoring, but expect someone else to facilitate matching and cultivating the relationship. This article offers step by step guidance, including email templates. I’ll definitely tuck this away for future use. #mentoringmatters #ownyourcareer

Mentorship has been essential in getting me to where I am in my career. I only wish I had learned about finding a mentor and maintaining mentor-mentee relationships earlier in my life. I think is is important to note that you can have different mentors for different purposes. The key is to be thoughtful about why you need a mentor and what you can bring to the mentor-mentee relationship in return.

I really enjoyed this article from HBR and author Janet Phan. There are some practical and helpful tips for those seeking to connect with a mentor. In today’s day in age where we are so much more virtual, it can be intimidating for those seeking mentorship to reach out to potential mentors, especially if lacking an existing personal connection. My recommendations: 🌟 Take advantage of existing mentorship programs available to you; it takes pressure off mentees by either being assigned a mentor or being put in a situation to pick your mentor from a pool of people who are primed and looking to mentor others. 🌟 Believe that, as a mentee, you also have something to offer a mentor. Whether it’s helping grow their networks (we all know different people), introducing them to new ideas and perspectives, or giving them the opportunity to hone their emotional intelligence, active listening, or leadership skills, mentors are growing and learning while mentoring. Mentors can get as much out of this relationship as mentees. 🌟 Pay it forward and mentor someone yourself. You have something to offer someone else as a mentor, whether it’s a peer, someone more new to their career journey, or someone with more experience looking to gain from the perspective of a reverse mentor (someone newer to their role/industry than themselves). You gain confidence by doing, so once you start mentoring someone else, you will see how much you gain as a mentor and get perspective on the best ways to reach out to others and the most helpful questions to ask a mentor yourself. WIN-WIN-WIN! 💫 #mentorshipmatters #mentor #mentee

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🚀 Looking for a Mentor but Not Sure How to Start? 🤔 Here are some key tips from Janet T. Phan to help you find, nurture, and maintain those crucial relationships: 1️⃣ Ask for That First Meeting: Don't be afraid to reach out to someone you admire. A simple email asking for a quick virtual chat can kickstart the process. 📧 2️⃣ Nurture the Relationship: Take the time to connect on a personal level. Show interest in your mentor's life outside of work and follow up with a thank you note after your meeting. 💬✉️ 3️⃣ Maintain the Relationship: Keep your mentor updated on your progress and offer to help them in return. Express gratitude for their time and guidance. 🙏 Remember, mentorship can be life-changing. Stay proactive and use these principles to steer your career in the right direction! 🌟 Share your experiences with mentorship in the comments below! ⬇️ #CareerDevelopment #HBR https://lnkd.in/eDG6xeVS

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Why is having a mentor so beneficial? Mentorship can provide numerous benefits for mentors and their mentees. Developing these relationships can help both parties learn new things, build your networks and grow as professionals. A mentor is one who supports your career growth, serves as a source of knowledge, offer encouragement, keeps you accountable, and MOST IMPORTANTLY serves as a trusted ally! You don’t need to speak with your mentor daily. Meeting two or three times a month is efficient and the impact will show! Huge shoutout to my mentors Jonathan W. Jeff Bishop Amity Burl for all they have helped me with in my professional career! Comment below the impact your mentor has made on your career🚀