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Henry Jones, UK
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Personal
I think mentoring is also a matter of personal connection; so, the more suitable you are as a learner, the more effectiv...
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Ken Wilson
Coach, United States
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Goals and Objectives
You state that you want some career guidance. Identify the career goals and objectives that are most important for your ...
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Marissa Crean, United States
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Finding a Mentor
What makes a "suitable" mentor? You have to be very specific if you are going to find the most suitable mentor. In most ...
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Neil Hendriksen
Consultant, United Kingdom
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Finding a Mentor
Sometimes that which you seek is right in front of you. A mentor enables you to 'see' but ensures that you are the one w...
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Kushvaha
Manager, India
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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. What is that you want t...
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Nicolae Enache
Consultant, Romania
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Finding a Mentor
Henry, you don't say if you want to pursue a certain career in a certain organization or if you want to see what career ...
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Kristina Hoffmann
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Guidelines for Finding a Mentor
I am responsible for a mentoring program and we advice our students to look for a person:
- With career experience
- W...
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Arthur Panton
Consultant, Kenya
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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 25 years experience ...
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