Even though 76% of working professionals believe that having a mentor is important to growth, more than 54% don't have one.
76% of working professionals believe that a mentor is important to growth, more than 54% do not have such a relationship.
The problem is often that people don’t know how to find a mentor or establish a relationship. The following eight steps can help.Get out a pen and paper, and write out your career goals. Make sure they are. Then, list out some of the biggest obstacles to achieving them. This specificity will help you decide what type of mentor you should be looking for. Maybe you need to develop new skills, expand your network in a specific sector, or build confidence to have some tough conversations.
Make it easy for the person. Go to a location convenient for them, have a coffee waiting, come prepared, and make the meeting no-pressure and comfortable.It’s okay to ask for small favors out of the gate. In fact,Make a clear ask: “I’ve really enjoyed this conversation. Would it be okay if I followed up with you again in one month after I make some progress towards my goals?”For your next meeting, keep it simple and follow up based on your last encounter.
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