Did you know that 71% of Fortune 500 companies provide formal mentoring programs? If you are wondering how to find a mentor, we have created this guide with our top tips on finding a mentor.
Read on to learn more.
LinkedIn Connections
LinkedIn has some great ways to see if your first-degree connections are mentors. All you have to do is go to the main menu bar located on the top of the page and click the “People” tab. Then click on the “Mentors” sub-tab to see if any of your first-degree connections are also mentors.
You can also search for specific keywords and skills to find potential mentors. For example, you can do a search for “business mentor” or “career mentor” and it will give you a list of those professionals that have that listed on their profile.
Your Organization
Another place to find a mentor is to take a look at your professional and personal network. If you have any friends or colleagues that have been successful and are where you want to be, then why not reach out to them and ask if they are willing to mentor you.
Ask Your Peers
Asking colleagues, friends, and family if they know of any mentors is another way to find the perfect mentor for your needs. Make sure you give them a list of qualities that you are looking for in a mentor so that they can recommend the best person to help you.
Benefits of Mentors
For anyone that wants to achieve success in any area of life, having a mentor is a major key. One major benefit of having a mentor is that you will be learning from someone with more experience. Having a mentor will also improve your self-awareness.
A mentor can really help guide you when you need to make a difficult decision. Anyone that is looking to take their career to the next level wants to find a mentor to truly upskill and progress up the ladder.
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What to Consider?
When choosing a mentor, you want to be clear on what your career goals are and what skills you want to learn from your mentor. You also want to think about what type of mentor would be the best fit for you and your needs.
One major tip we have is to not look for a mentor that is exactly like you. Choosing someone different allows you to learn from someone who sees things from a different point of view. This allows you to learn new ways of thinking and new skills.
Now You Know How to Find a Mentor
Now that you have the top tips on how to find a mentor, you can make an informed decision when looking between the types of mentors.
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