The 3 Career Mentors Everyone Should Have By Elle Roth, July 23, 2012
Post on The Daily Muse When it comes to work, everyone needs advice. Whether you're not sure how to tackle an assignment or want to talk through an interesting job offer that came out of left field, there's nothing better than having a few mentors to help you out along the way. But, unless your company offers a formal mentorship program, it's not always easy to find people like that. Who should you to turn to? And, more importantly, how do you approach them and build relationships with them over time? The process is a little different for everyone-some mentoring relationships happen naturally, while others require extra effort. But there are three types of mentors that everyone should have-and we've put together a guide on how to get them. Mentor #1: You in One Year Think about your short-term career goals: Where do you want to be at this time next year? Look for a person who's currently there, and seek her out to be your "where I want to be in a year" mentor. Ideally, this person is someone who's been in your shoes and can easily relate to your current experiences. This type of mentor is great when you need advice on the little things, like the best way to approach a project. And, especially if she works within your company, she can give you the insider scoop on who you should know and what specific tasks you should take on to get to the next level. If you work for a large organization, you can usually find this kind of mentor just by socializing and getting to know people in your office. If you work for a smaller company or department, it can be tougher, but don't be afraid to reach out to people in your network or at industry events-most people are happy to help out! Start the relationship by taking her out to coffee and asking about her current job, how she got to where she is, and if she has any advice for you. After that, keep it casual: Hopefully you'll be comfortable enough to reach out to her again as questions or issues come up. Read the entire article : http://www.thedailymuse.com/career/the-3-career-mentors-everyone-should-have/ [My thanks to Danielle Lewis, Mentoring Committee, who brought this great post to my attention.] Stephanie (Sara Leah) Gross MSLIS, MATESOL Chair, AJL Mentoring Member, AJL Librarianship and Education Committee Pollack Library Yeshiva University 500 West 185th Street New York NY 10033-3229 212.960.5442 Skype: Stephanie.l.gross http://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanielgross http://yeshiva.academia.edu/StephanieGross "As we look ahead to the next century, leaders will be those who empower others." - Bill Gates.
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