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Having a mentor can be a great way of progressing your career.

Mentors can guide you about the specifics of your chosen field or offer more general career advice.

As a graduate or a young professional, having a mentor can help you get your foot in the door - and support you once you've taken the leap.

In short: mentors are great. But how do you get one? Here's how to find the right mentor to help you with your career progression.

What does a mentor do?

Career mentors can offer support and help you grow your skills. They won't tell you what to do, so they'll need to know what you need from them before they can help you.

Mentors can support you in different ways. This may include talking about their own career story, which can be inspiring. Their story can also include practical tips that you can use. Mentors may also offer to introduce you to people they know, so that you can start to build your own network.

While mentors are not teachers, they can help you develop your knowledge through a combination of friendly advice and guidance on where to learn more.

Every mentor will have a slightly different approach. A good mentor will also adapt depending on what their mentee (ie. you) needs.

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• What to look for in a mentor
• How to find a mentor
• How to approach a potential mentor
• Maintaining the mentor relationship

Sources

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How to find a mentor

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