Finding a Good Mentor

      
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		            		Henry Jones, UK
			            
Finding a Good Mentor

	          		I would like to get some (career) guidance from an experienced mentor. But how can I find a suitable mentor?
				      
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						            	Anonymous, Sweden
												
				                Steps to find a mentor

													Consider these 5 steps to get started. Each step builds on the previous...so don't skip any.

1. What do you want to accomplish?

2. (Based on 1) What do you want from a mentor?

3. (Based on 2) What kind of person could be an ideal mentor?

4. (Based on 3) Who could be a good mentor?

5. Ask the mentor (don't scare him/her, take it easy and be nice)
				                
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						            	Pat Naicker
Coach, South Africa
												
				                Choice

													Perhaps a mentor will find you!  Suitability is a matter of choice based on personal preference and research. It is your decision!
				                
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						            	Sandi, USA
												
				                A True Mentor is Wise

													The best mentors are not identified and pursued but rather realized from a long-term relationship of conversation and wisdom. A mentor can be anyone who allows you the time and thoughtfulness to reflect on your situation. And that can be in any arena of your life - business or personal.
				                
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						            	Octavio Sanchez
Abogado, Mexico
												
				                Personal
I think mentoring is also a matter of personal connection; so, the more suitable you are as a learne... Sign up
				              
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						            	Ken Wilson
Coach, United States
												
				                Goals and Objectives
You state that you want some career guidance. Identify the career goals and objectives that are most... Sign up
				              
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						            	Marissa Crean, United States
												
				                Finding a Mentor
What makes a "suitable" mentor? You have to be very specific if you are going to find the most suita... Sign up
				              
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						            	Neil Hendriksen
Consultant, United Kingdom
												
				                Finding a Mentor
Sometimes that which you seek is right in front of you. A mentor enables you to 'see' but ensures th... Sign up
				              
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						            	Kushvaha
Manager, India
												
				                Why you Want a Mentor?
It is very easy to find a suitable mentor. But before that you have to know why you want mentor. Wha... Sign up
				              
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						            	Nicolae Enache
Consultant, Romania
												
				                Finding a Mentor
Henry, you don't say if you want to pursue a certain career in a certain organization or if you want... Sign up
				              
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						            	Kristina Hoffmann

				                Guidelines for Finding a Mentor
I am responsible for a mentoring program and we advice our students to look for a person:
- With ca... Sign up
				              
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						            	Arthur Panton
Consultant, Kenya
												
				                What do You Expect of your Mentor?
I am busy with a post graduate business mentoring course at a university in Nairobi. With more than ... Sign up
				              
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