{"id":6979,"date":"2018-02-21T09:27:57","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T09:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emergeperformance.net\/?p=6979"},"modified":"2023-08-06T12:48:10","modified_gmt":"2023-08-06T12:48:10","slug":"want-a-career-boost-find-a-mentor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emergeperformance.net\/zh\/2018\/02\/21\/want-a-career-boost-find-a-mentor\/","title":{"rendered":"Want a Career Boost? Find a Mentor"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Athletes have coaches to boost their performance. Children have parents and grandparents to help them through life. And professionals? They have mentors\nto provide career guidance and support.<\/p>\n

When it comes to career development, mentorship has much to offer. Regardless of your industry, a mentor \u2013 defined by Oxford Dictionary<\/a> as \u201can experienced and trusted advisor\u201d \u2013 can be a valuable source of insight and external perspective. For example, a mentor can open your eyes to\nnew opportunities, provide support when you\u2019re struggling in the workplace and help you avoid the mistakes that they have made before you.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to note than mentorship is not only for \u2018young\u2019 professionals \u2013 there is much to be gained from working with a mentor at all stages of your\ncareer. Indeed, more than 90% of CEOs and senior executives in a Stanford Graduate School of Business survey<\/a> indicated that they like receiving coaching and leadership advice.<\/p>\n\n

5 tips for successful mentorship<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What mentorship looks like can vary greatly depending on the needs, expectations and situation of both you and your mentor. However, it typically involves\nmeeting up or speaking on a somewhat regular basis, with a focus on topics that are relevant to your career development.<\/p>\n

Here are five suggestions for how to make the most of this valuable opportunity.<\/p>\n\n

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  1. Start by asking<\/strong> \u2013 You won\u2019t find a mentor if you don\u2019t ask, so you need to be proactive. Yes, it may be intimidating to approach someone\nwith a request to be your mentor, but the rewards are well worth it when you find the right person. Keep in mind that not everyone will say yes.\nIf someone turns down your request, simply respect that they have their own reason for this and move on.<\/li>\n \t
  2. Do your homework<\/strong> \u2013 A mentorship relationship is not about finding a coffee buddy. While you may end up meeting over coffees, what\nyou\u2019re aiming to get out of the relationship is thoughtful guidance and unique perspectives, not idle chatter. To reflect the importance of this\nmentorship, you need to show that you are serious by researching the individual\u2019s background\/experience and identifying why it is relevant to you\n(i.e. why are you asking him\/her<\/em> in particular?).<\/li>\n \t
  3. Have a plan<\/strong> \u2013 What do you want to get out of this mentorship? If your request is simply an open-ended \u201cwill you be my mentor?\u201d, it\nwill be difficult for the prospective mentor to know how they can help you and where to start. Try to identify some broad objectives, without making\nthem too specific. For example, you might look to a mentor for advice on how to chart your career path towards a long-term goal, or for creative\nideas on how to scale up your growing business.<\/li>\n \t
  4. Show your gratitude<\/strong> \u2013 Whether you meet once a week or only twice per year, your mentor is making an effort to support your career\ndevelopment, so you must be sure to say thank you. There are many ways to show your gratitude in a respectful and professional manner, such as\nensuring you are always punctual for meetings or sending a written note after meetings to say how you benefited from the discussion. Even if your\nformal mentorship relationship ends at some point, it can still be nice to update your former mentor from time to time about how your career is\nprogressing.<\/li>\n \t
  5. Don\u2019t stop at one<\/strong> \u2013 Different mentors can play different roles in helping you move forward in your career<\/a>. Someone who is a year or two ahead of you on the same career path can provide\ninsight into the best way to navigate your short-term situation. On the other hand, a mentor with more or unique experience under their belt can\nprovide guidance on bigger-picture issues. In this case, it\u2019s not necessary for them to be in the same industry as you. Indeed, someone who is\nsupporting you from an outsider\u2019s perspective may be able to provide guidance free from industry-specific biases.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Adding a mentor to your team<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Career success isn\u2019t something that\u2019s handed to you on a platter \u2013 you need to work for it. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t get help along the way.<\/p>\n

    Whatever your professional ambitions, finding a mentor is a great way to give your career a boost. From sage advice to moral support, a mentor can contribute\nsignificantly to the team effort<\/a> \u2013 along with your family and\nfriends \u2013 as you strive to build a successful career.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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